SOLUTION: Taylor is half as old as his father. Next year, their ages will total 62. How old is each now?

SOLUTION: Taylor is half as old as his father. Next year, their ages will total 62. How old is each now?

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Question 658400: Taylor is half as old as his father. Next year, their ages will total 62. How old is each now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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By substitution:

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Taylor is 20
Dad is 40
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check:
Next year
Taylor is 21
Dad is 41

OK
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