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5 years from now Paul will be twice as old as Jose.The current sum of the ages of Paul and Jose is 62.How old is Jose right now?

Solution

5 ye a rs f ro m n o w P a u l w i ll b e tw i ce a s o l d a s J ose . T h e c u rre n t s u m o f t h e a g es o f P a u l an d J ose i s 62. Ho w o l d i s J ose r i g h t n o w ?

Solution

Jose^{'} s age is : 19

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 5 = 2 (62 - x + 5)

Solve for

x, x + 5 = 2 (62 - x + 5) : x = 43

Find Jose's age

: 19

Jose^{'} s age is : 19

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