SOLUTION: In three more years, Danny�s father will be 2 times as old as Danny was last year. When Danny�s present age is added to his father�s age, the total is 86.How old is each one now?

Question 798280: In three more years, Danny�s father will be 2 times as old as Danny was last year.
When Danny�s present age is added to his father�s age, the total is 86.How old is each one now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Danny's age now
Let = his father's age now
= father's age in 3 years
= Danny's age last year
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(1)
(2)
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(1)
(1)
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Add (1) and (2)

and
(2)
(2)
Danny is 30 and 4 months
father is 55 and 8 months
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check:
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
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