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Joe is 10 years older than James. In 8 years, twice Joe's age will equal three times James's age. How old is each now?

Joe is 10 years older than James. In 8 years, twice Joe's age will equal three times James's age. How old is each now?
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Joe is 10 years older than James. In 8 years, twice Joe's age will equal three times James's age. How old is each now?

User Flo Bayer
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let james be x years old
joe = 10+x
after 8 years
18+x =3(x)
18+x=3x
18=2x
x=9
joe is 19
james is 9
User Thomas Zimmermann
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Joe's age- 22
James's age- 12

Hope I helped you!
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