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27-09-2016
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Use the three steps to solve the problem.
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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27-09-2016

Let's assume a the age of Joe
b the age of James
a=b+10 (1)
2*(a+8)=3(b+8) (2)

==> 2*(b+10+8)=3b+24
==>2b+36=3b+24
==>b=12
==>a=12+10=22
Joe is 22 years's old
James is 12 years's old.

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