SOLUTION: Max is 24 yrs older then his son Liam. In 2 yrs Liam will be half as old as max. How old is Liam now?
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Question 39819: Max is 24 yrs older then his son Liam. In 2 yrs Liam will be half as old as max. How old is Liam now?
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Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Max is x+24 years old
His son is x years old.
In 2 years Max's age is x+24+2-->x+26
His son's age will be x+2
Equation:
x+26=2x+4
x=22
22+24=46
Hence, Max is 46 years old and his son is 22 years old.
Paul.
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