SOLUTION: Max is 24 years older than his son, Liam. In two years, Liam will be half as old as Max. How old is Max now?
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Question 412948: Max is 24 years older than his son, Liam. In two years, Liam will be half as old as Max. How old is Max now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Max's age now
Let = Liam's age now
given:
(1)
(2)
This is 2 equations and 2 unknowns, so it's solvable
Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and, since
Max is 46 and Liam is 22
check answer:
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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