SOLUTION: Aji is 16p years old. His daughter is half his age. What will the sum of their ages be in 10 years time? Give your answer in algebraic form.

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Question 621448: Aji is 16p years old. His daughter is half his age. What will the sum of their ages be in 10 years time? Give your answer in algebraic form.
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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When dealing with age problems set up a table of ages at the different times described.


Aji: Now = 16p, 10 years from now = 16p + 10

Daughter: Now = 8p, 10 years from now = 8p + 10


The sum of their ages 10 years from now is 16p + 10 + 8p + 10 = 24p + 20.

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