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9 years from now Miguel will be twice as old as Paul.The current sum of the ages of Miguel and Paul is 72.How old is Paul right now?

Solution

9 ye a rs f ro m n o w M i gu e l w i ll b e tw i ce a s o l d a s P a u l . T h e c u rre n t s u m o f t h e a g es o f M i gu e l an d P a u l i s 72. Ho w o l d i s P a u l r i g h t n o w ?

Solution

Paul^{'} s age is : 21

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 9 = 2 (72 - x + 9)

Solve for

x, x + 9 = 2 (72 - x + 9) : x = 51

Find Paul's age

: 21

Paul^{'} s age is : 21

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