Question

PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS. I suck at age problems

In 4 years, Harry's age will be the same as Jim's age is now. In 2 years, Jim will be twice as old as Harry will be. Find their ages now.

Answer 1

`h + 4 = j`
and

`(h + 2) * 2= j + 2 \\ 2 * h + 4 = j + 2 \\ 2 * h + 2 = j`
so that means that

`h + 4 = 2 * h + 2 \\ 2 * h - h = 4 - 2 \\ h = 2`
so j=2+4=6

Answer 2

H + 4 = J

4 + 2 =J

J = 6