Question

Ryan is 23 years older than stacy. In 6 years he will be 2 times her age. how old is each person now?

Answer 1

Answer:

Ryan 40

Stacy 17

Step-by-step explanation:

x -----> Stacy

x + 23 -----> Ryan

x + 6  Stacy

x + 23 + 6   Ryan

x + 29 Ryan

 

x + 29 = 2(x + 6)

x + 29 = 2x + 12

x - 2x = 12  - 29

-x = - 17

x = 17 Stacy

x + 23

17 + 23

40 Ryan