SOLUTION: in two years time, the square of Bill age then will equal four times the square of is age now. How old will he be in three years time?

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Question 895250: in two years time, the square of Bill age then will equal four times the square of is age now. How old will he be in three years time?
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in two years time, the square of Bill age then will equal four times the square of is age now. How old will he be in three years time?
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let x=Bill's present age
In 2-yrs time:
x+2=Bill's age
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(x+2)^2=4x^2
x^2+4x+4=4x^2
3x^2-4x-4=0
(3x+2)(x-2)=0
x=-2/3 (reject)
or
x=2(Bill's present age)
In 3 yrs:
x+3=5
How old will Bill be in three years time? 5