SOLUTION: Harry's father is now twice as old as harry is. he was four times as old as Harry 16 years ago. How old are they now? Please help me answer this usng one variable

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Question 221228: Harry's father is now twice as old as harry is. he was four times as old as Harry 16 years ago. How old are they now?
Please help me answer this usng one variable
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let h = Harry's age now
Then 2h = Harry's Father's age now
Harry's age was h+-+16 16 years ago
Harry's Father's age was 2h+-+16 16 years ago
2h+-+16+=+4%2A%28h+-+16%29
2h+-+16+=+4h+-+64
2h+=+64+-+16
2h+=+48
h+=+24
2h+=+48
Harry is 24 now and his Father is 48 now