Pre Algebra

[poweltan]

Bonnie is four years older than Clyde. Ten years ago she was twice his age. How old is Bonnie?

Bonnie = X+4
Clyde = X
x+4-10=2x
Not sure if the equation is correct. What do you do with the 10 years ago?

 

[Denis]

Bonnie is four years older than Clyde. Ten years ago she was twice his age. How old is Bonnie?
Bonnie = X+4
Clyde = X
x+4-10=2x
Not sure if the equation is correct. What do you do with the 10 years ago?

Close.
X + 4 - 10 = 2(X - 10) ; follow that?