Lacquan is two less than four times Jane's age. Anautica is six more than three times Jane's age. If Laquan and Anautica are the same age, how old is Jane?

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Atomaras · Answer 1 · 2022-12-14T17:27:13+0000

Answer:

Jane is 8.

Explanation:

Let L = Lacquan's age.

Let J = Jane's age.

Let A = Anautica's age.

L = 4J - 2

A = 3J + 6

Since L = A, then we equate the two equations above:

4J - 2 = 3J + 6

J = 8

Answer: Jane is 8.