SOLUTION: my father is four times as old as me. in 20years, he will be only twice as old as me. how old is my father and how old am I?

SOLUTION: my father is four times as old as me. in 20years, he will be only twice as old as me. how old is my father and how old am I?

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Question 1152976: my father is four times as old as me. in 20years, he will be only twice as old as me. how old is my father and how old am I?
Answer by VFBundy(438) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You = x
Father = 4x

2(x + 20) = 4x + 20

2x + 40 = 4x + 20

20 = 2x

x = 10

You = x = 10
Father = 4x = 40
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