Question 985877: John is as old as Peter was four years ago. In two years, John's age will be eleven more than half of Peter's age. How old is John now? Found 2 solutions by Cromlix, MathTherapy:Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source):
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John is as old as Peter was four years ago.
J = P - 4
In two years, John's age will be eleven
more than half of Peter's age.
J + 2 = 11 + P/2 + 2
Replace J with P - 4
P - 4 + 2 = 11 + P/2 + 2
Collect like terms
P - P/2 = + 4 - 2 + 11 + 2
P/2 = 15
P = 30
John is 26 years old
Peter is 30 years old.
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John is as old as Peter was four years ago. In two years, John's age will be eleven more than half of Peter's age. How old is John now?
