Problema Solution

Matthew is 3 times as old as Jenny. In 7 years,he will be twice as old as she will be than. how old is each now?

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Let J = Jenny's age; then 3J = Matthew's age.

We have

2(J + 7) = 3J + 7

2J + 14 = 3J + 7

J = 7

3J = 21

Jenny is 7 years old; Matthew is 21 years old.