document.write( "Question 1097474: Tom is twice as old as Andy. In 4 years time the sum of the ages will be 32 years. Find Andy’s present age. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #711897 by amalm06(224)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let T=Tom's Age, A=Andy's Age\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Then T=2A and (T+4)+(T/2)+4=32\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "So that (3/2)T+8=32 --> (3/2)T=24 --> T=48/3=16\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Therefore, A=16/2=8 (Answer) \n" ); document.write( " |