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Gene is 7 years older than Roberta. 6 years ago, Gene was twice as old
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23 Mar 2026, 00:18
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Gene is 7 years older than Roberta.
6 years ago, Gene was twice as old as Roberta.
The quantity in Column A is greater
The quantity in Column B is greater
The two quantities are equal
The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
6 years ago, Gene was twice as old as Roberta.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
Roberta's current age |
12 |
The quantity in Column A is greater
The quantity in Column B is greater
The two quantities are equal
The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
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Re: Gene is 7 years older than Roberta. 6 years ago, Gene was twice as old
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27 Mar 2026, 11:39
27 Mar 2026, 11:39
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Let Roberta's current age be r.
Gene's current age: \(r+7\).
6 years ago: \(r+7-6=2(r-6)\).
Simplify: \(r+1=2 r-12 \Rightarrow r=13\).
\(13>12\).
Gene's current age: \(r+7\).
6 years ago: \(r+7-6=2(r-6)\).
Simplify: \(r+1=2 r-12 \Rightarrow r=13\).
\(13>12\).
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