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Question 1125341: Juwan is 49 years old. Katie is 16 years old. How many years until Juwan's age is 2 times Katie's age?
Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
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49 + x = 2*(16+x)


49 + x = 32 + 2x


49 - 32 = 2x - x


x = 17.


Answer.  17 years.