SOLUTION: Tom is five years older than Bob. In 4 years , Tom will be twice as old as Bob is now . How old are they?
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Question 901686: Tom is five years older than Bob. In 4 years , Tom will be twice as old as Bob is now . How old are they?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b is Bob's age NOW. Tom
In 4 years...
(b+5) + 4 = 2(b+4)
1 = b, Bob's age NOW. Tom is 6
And..
10 = 2(5)
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