SOLUTION: a man who is 42 years old has a son of 12 years old. in how many years will the father be twice as old as his son

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: a man who is 42 years old has a son of 12 years old. in how many years will the father be twice as old as his son      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 642866: a man who is 42 years old has a son of 12 years old. in how many years will the father be twice as old as his son
Found 2 solutions by T-Maree, MathTherapy:
Answer by T-Maree(17) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
18 years.
12 + 18 = 30
42 + 18 = 60
60/2 = 30

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

a man who is 42 years old has a son of 12 years old. in how many years will the father be twice as old as his son

Let the amount of years be Y

Then: 42 + Y = 2(12 + Y)

42 + Y = 24 + 2Y

42 - 24 = Y

Y, or amount of years it'll take for the man to be twice his son's age = highlight_green%2818%29

You can do the check!!

Send comments and “thank-yous” to “D” at MathMadEzy@aol.com