SOLUTION: Old Dave is 51 years older than his daughter, Katie. In ten years time, he will be doubles Katie's age. How old is Dave now?

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Question 1036333: Old Dave is 51 years older than his daughter, Katie. In ten years time, he will be doubles Katie's age. How old is Dave now?

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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Please Can you help solve this problem: Old Dave is 51 years older than his daughter, Katie. In ten years time, he will be doubles Katie's age. How old is Dave now?
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10 years from now, he'll be 51 years older, and 2x her age.
--> 102 & 51
He's 92 now.

Answer by ikleyn(52786)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Please Can you help solve this problem: Old Dave is 51 years older than his daughter, Katie. In ten years time, he will be doubles Katie's age. How old is Dave now?
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