SOLUTION: The sum of Alan’s age and Patrick’s age is 58. Eight years ago, Alan was twice as old as Patrick then. Find their present ages
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Question 853328: The sum of Alan’s age and Patrick’s age is 58. Eight years ago, Alan was twice as old as Patrick then. Find their present ages
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Eight Years Ago
2x - Alan
x - Patrick
Present
2x+8 - Alan
x+8 - Patrick
(2x+8)+(x+8)=58
3x+16=58
3x=42
x=14
Therefore Alan is 22yo
while Patrick is 36yo.
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