SOLUTION: Mel is 67years old. His son Jay is 29years old. In how many years will Jay be exactly half his father's age? ( answer is 9years - show your solution )
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Question 941553: Mel is 67years old. His son Jay is 29years old. In how many years will Jay be exactly half his father's age? ( answer is 9years - show your solution )
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Mel is 67years old. His son Jay is 29years old. In how many years will Jay be exactly half his father's age? ( answer is 9years - show your solution )
let x=number of years Jay will be half his father's age
(29+x)/(67+x)=1/2
1/2(67+x)=(29+x)
67+x=58+2x
x=9
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