SOLUTION: Percy is 47 years old and his son Zachary is 16 years old. In how many years' time will Percy be twice Zachary's age?

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Question 619665: Percy is 47 years old and his son Zachary is 16 years old. In how many years' time will Percy be twice Zachary's age?
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Hi,

Percy is 47 years old and his son Zachary is 16 years old. 

In how many years' timehighlight%28x%29 will Percy be twice Zachary's age?

  47 + x = 2(16+x)

  47 + x = 32 +  2x

      15yrs = x