SOLUTION: John is twice as old as Peter. The sum of their ages is 36 years. In 5 years time, how old will John be?

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Question 814413: John is twice as old as Peter. The sum of their ages is 36 years. In 5 years time, how old will John be?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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j = 2p
j + p = 36
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j + p = 36
2p + p = 36
3p = 36
p = 12
j = 24
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Answer:
j + 5 = 29
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