SOLUTION: two years ago my dad was twice my age. 13 years ago my dad's age was trip;e mine. how old am i now
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Question 1044763: two years ago my dad was twice my age. 13 years ago my dad's age was trip;e mine. how old am i now
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = my age now
= my age 2 years ago
= my age 13 yrs ago
Let = my dad's age now
= my dad's age 2 yrs ago
= my dad's age 13 yrs ago
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(1)
(2)
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(1)
(1)
and
{2}
(2)
(2)
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Subtract (1) from (2)
(2)
(1)
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I am 24 now
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check answer:
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
and
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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