SOLUTION: Mr Tan is 62 years old.his Son is 34 years younger than him.in how many years time will mr Tan be twice as old as his Son?

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Question 1112549: Mr Tan is 62 years old.his Son is 34 years younger than him.in how many years time will mr Tan be twice as old as his Son?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mr Tan is 62 years old. His son is 34 years younger than him.
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Mr. Tan, 62
Son, 28


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In how many years time will Mr.Tan be twice as old as his son?
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x, "in how many years..."

62%2Bx=2%2828%2Bx%29
Solve this.