SOLUTION: Tom is 8 years old and his father is 31, when will tom reach an age which will be double his father's age?
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Question 773044: Tom is 8 years old and his father is 31, when will tom reach an age which will be double his father's age?
Answer by oscargut(2103) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
31+x = 2(8+x)
31+x = 16+2x
x = 15
Answer: in 15 years
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