SOLUTION: Jose is 27 years older than his son. 10 years from now, he will be twice as old as his son. How old is each now?

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Question 624454: Jose is 27 years older than his son. 10 years from now, he will be twice as old as his son. How old is each now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Jose is 27 years older than his son age
10 years from now, he will be twice as old as his son.
How old is each now?
Question states*** 10yrs from now...
father
(x + 27) + 10 = 2(x + 10)
x + 37 = 2x + 20,
x = 17, son's age. Father is 44. (17+27)
and..
CHECKING our Answer***10yrs from now...
54 = 2*27
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