SOLUTION: Jim is 24 years old. His son is one-sixth his age. How many years will it take until his son is HALF Jim’s age?
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Question 448423: Jim is 24 years old. His son is one-sixth his age. How many years will it take until his son is HALF Jim’s age?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/2(24+x)=4+x
24+x=8+2x
16=x
In 16 years Jim's son will be half his age..
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