SOLUTION: Tom is 10 years older than Pat. In 6 years. Tom will be 1.5 times as old as Pat will be then. Find their present ages.

Question 524758: Tom is 10 years older than Pat. In 6 years. Tom will be 1.5 times as old as Pat will be then. Find their present ages.
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
T = P + 10
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In 6 years,
T+6
P+6
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T+6 = 1.5(P+6)
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Substitute for T
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(P+10) + 6 = 1.5P + 9
P +16 = 1.5P + 9
-.5P = -7
P = 14 = Pat's age
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T = P+10 = Tom's age
T = 24
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Check the values in 6 years.
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30 = 1.5(20) ?
Yes
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Answer: Pat is 14 and Tom is 24.
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Done.
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