SOLUTION: Ken is 25 years younger than his dad. In 14 years he will be exactly half his dad's age.
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Question 1068271: Ken is 25 years younger than his dad. In 14 years he will be exactly half his dad's age.
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52794) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
k, Ken
d, his dad
Simple system of equations in two variables. An obvious substitution will allow to solve for d, the dad's age currently.
-----Dad's age now.
You can evaluate Ken's age now, k?
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