SOLUTION: Jose is 27 years older than his son. 10 years from now, he will be twice as old as his son. How old is each now?

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Question 624454: Jose is 27 years older than his son. 10 years from now, he will be twice as old as his son. How old is each now?
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Hi,

Jose is 27 years older than his son agehighlight%28x%29    

10 years from now, he will be twice as old as his son. 

How old is each now?

Question states***  10yrs from now...

 father

 (x + 27) + 10 = 2(x + 10)

       x + 37 = 2x + 20,  

                x = 17, son's age.  Father is 44.  (17+27)

and..

CHECKING our Answer***10yrs from now...

   54 = 2*27