SOLUTION: Isa is twice as old as hamza. In five years the sum of their ages will be thirty-four. Find their present ages.

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Question 1046008: Isa is twice as old as hamza. In five years the sum of their ages will be thirty-four. Find their present ages.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x and 2x represent hamza and Isa's age NOW
Question States:
(x+5) + (2x+5) = 34
3x = 24
x = 8, hamza's age NOW, Isa 16
AND..in five years...
13 + 21 = 34 CHECKS!