SOLUTION: Pat is 17 years older than his son Patrick .In five years Pat will be twice as old as Patrick . How old are they now?

Question 976548: Pat is 17 years older than his son Patrick .In five years Pat will be twice as old as Patrick . How old are they now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Pat's age now
Let = his son's age now
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(1)
(2)
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(2)
(2)
and
(1)
Subtract (2) from (1)
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(1)
(2)
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and
(1)
(1)
(1)
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Pat is 29
His son is 12
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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