SOLUTION: The present age of Amit is 30 years and that of his son is 6 years. in how many years Amit's age will be double that of his son's age?

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Question 741790: The present age of Amit is 30 years and that of his son is 6 years. in how many years Amit's age will be double that of his son's age?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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30+x=2*(6+x)
30+x=12+2x
18=x
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30+18=2*(6+18)
48=2*24
48=48
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