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Nick is now seven times as old as Harry. In 6 years, Nick will be five times as old as Harry. How old will Harry be in 6 years? 12 16 18

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Harry now  = x
Nick now =7x

Nick in 6 years = 7x+6
Harry in 6 years = x+6

Nick in 6 years = 5(Harry in 6 years)

7x+6 = 5(x+6)

So that's the one we want:  7x+6 = 5(x+6)

7x+6 = 5x+30

2x = 24

x =12

so Harry's age in 6 years will be x +6 or 18 years .


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