document.write( "Question 519444: What is the current age of Larry? Larry is currently five times older than Michael. In twelve years, Larry will be twice as old as Michael. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #345602 by JBarnum(2146)\"\" \"About 
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "I use the first letters of their names
\n" ); document.write( "Larry(L) is(=) currently five times(5*) older than Michael(M)
\n" ); document.write( "\"L=5%2AM\"
\n" ); document.write( "In twelv years(add 12 to both ages) Larry(L) will be(=) twice(2*) as old as Michael(M)
\n" ); document.write( "\"L%2B12=2%2A%28M%2B12%29\"
\n" ); document.write( "Now its a simple substitution problem
\n" ); document.write( "\"%285M%29%2B12=2M%2B24\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"3M%2B12=24\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"3M=12\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"highlight%28M=8%29\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"L=5%2A8\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"highlight%28L=40%29\"
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