SOLUTION: Kyle is 25 years older then his son Alex. In 2 years he will be twice as old as his son.What is Kyle age?

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Question 859926: Kyle is 25 years older then his son Alex. In 2 years he will be twice as old as his son.What is Kyle age?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent son's age    

Question States*** Kyle is (x+25)

and in 2 years

(x+25) + 2 = 2(x+2)

     x+ 27 = 2x+ 4

        23 = x, son's age.  Kyle is 48

CHECKING our answer***in 2 years

 50= 2*25

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