SOLUTION: Emer is 27 years older than his son. In 10 years he will be twice as old as his son. What is the age of both?

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Question 700002: Emer is 27 years older than his son. In 10 years he will be twice as old as his son. What is the age of both?
Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
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E============EMBER
S============SON
E=S+27
(E+10)=2*(S+10)
E=S+27
(E+10)=2*(S+10)
====SIMPLIFY====
E-S=27
E-2*S=2*10-10