SOLUTION: When my dad was 29 years old, I was just 9 years old. Now his age is twice as old as my age. What is my present age?

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Question 1140521: When my dad was 29 years old, I was just 9 years old. Now his age is twice as old as my age. What is my present age?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Age difference is 20 years.

Dad x+20
Son x


Answer by ikleyn(52798)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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You are 20 years younger than your dad, and he is twice as old as you - hence, you are 20 years old now.



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