SOLUTION: What is the current age of Larry? Larry is currently five times older than Michael. In twelve years, Larry will be twice as old as Michael.

Question 519444: What is the current age of Larry? Larry is currently five times older than Michael. In twelve years, Larry will be twice as old as Michael.
Found 3 solutions by mananth, stanbon, JBarnum:
Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Micheal be x years now
Larry = 5x
after 12 years
Micheal x+5
Larry = 5x+12
5x+12=2(x+12)
5x+12=2x+24
3x=24-12
3x=12
x=4
Larry = 5x => 20 years
m.ananth@hotmail.ca
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the current age of Larry? Larry is currently five times older than Michael. In twelve years, Larry will be twice as old as Michael.
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Equations:
L = 5M
(L+12) = 2(M+12)
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Substitute for "L" and solve for "M":
5M+12 + 2M+24
3M = 12
M = 4 yrs old (Michael's age now)
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Solve for "L":
L = 5M
L = 5*4 = 20 yrs old (Larry's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by JBarnum(2146)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i love age wordproblems
I use the first letters of their names
Larry(L) is(=) currently five times(5*) older than Michael(M)

In twelv years(add 12 to both ages) Larry(L) will be(=) twice(2*) as old as Michael(M)

Now its a simple substitution problem

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