SOLUTION: Jmmai's present age is double Ade's age.If the the product of their present ages is 338,how old will Jummai be in 10 years time?

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Question 1162252: Jmmai's present age is double Ade's age.If the the product of their present ages is 338,how old will Jummai be in 10 years time?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, greenestamps:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simple arithmetic quickly gives Ade's age as 13.
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Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = Ade's age
2x = Jummai's age

x%282x%29+=+338
2x%5E2+=+338
x%5E2+=+169
x+=+13

ANSWER: Jummai's age in 10 years will be 2x+10 = 2(13)+10 = 36