SOLUTION: Vijay is 23 years older than his son. After 7 years he will be twice as old as his son . Find vijay present age

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Question 859763: Vijay is 23 years older than his son. After 7 years he will be twice as old as his son . Find vijay present age
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent the son's present age   

Question States*** Vijay's age Now is (x+23)

After 7 years: Both Vijay and Son are 7 years older

   Vijay in 7yrs = twice(son 7 yrs older)

+%28x%2B23%29+%2B+7+=+2%28x%2B7%29

  x + 30 = 2x + 14

      16 = x, son's age.  Vijay is 39   16%2B23

CHECKING our answer***After 7 years...

  46 = 2*23

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