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Pat is 20 years older than James. In two years he will be twice as old as James. How old are they now?

Solution

Pat is 20 years older than James. In two years he will be twice as old as James. How old are they now?

Solution

Pat^{'} s age is : 38

James^{'} s age is : 18

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

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

Solve for

x, x + 2 = 2 (x - 20 + 2) : x = 38

Find age

Pat^{'} s age is : 38

James^{'} s age is : 18

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