SOLUTION: this year im 12 years old and my father is 38 years old. in how many years from now will my father be exactly twice as i will be?

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Question 898641: this year im 12 years old and my father is 38 years old. in how many years from now will my father be exactly twice as i will be?
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = number of years from now
when father's age is twice son's age
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In 14 years father's age is twice son's age
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