SOLUTION: Dad is 4 times as old as his son Jim. In ten years, Dads age will be twenty years more than twice Jims age. Find thier age now? thank you

Question 146992: Dad is 4 times as old as his son Jim. In ten years, Dads age will be twenty years more than twice Jims age. Find thier age now?

thank you
Answer by oscargut(2103) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Dad`s age now = y
Jim`s age now = x
Dad is 4 times as old as his son Jimthen now then
4x=y
In ten years, Dads age will be twenty years more than twice Jims age. then
y+10=2(x+10)+20
then
4x+10=2x+40
2x=30
x=15 and y=60

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