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Adam is 20 years younger than Brian. In two years Brian will be twice as old as Adam.:How old are they now?

Solution

A d am i s 20 ye a rs yo u n g er t han B r ian . I n tw o ye a rs B r ian w i ll b e tw i ce a s o l d a s A d am . : Ho w o l d a re t h ey n o w ?

Solution

Adam^{'} s age is : 18

Brian^{'} s age is : 38

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 20 + 2 = 2 (x + 2)

Solve for

x, x + 20 + 2 = 2 (x + 2) : x = 18

Find age

Adam^{'} s age is : 18

Brian^{'} s age is : 38

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