SOLUTION: if mr james was 54 years 5 years ago,
1. represent this mathematically
2. find his present age
3. if he is twice his sons age, find the sons age
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1. represent this mathematically
2. find his present age
3. if he is twice his sons age, find the sons age
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Question 1003097: if mr james was 54 years 5 years ago,
1. represent this mathematically
2. find his present age
3. if he is twice his sons age, find the sons age
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If Mr. James was 54 yrs old 5 yrs ago then he would be 59 yrs old today.
54+5=59
59 divided by 2 =29.5
29.5 is rounded to 30 yrs old.
Mr. James is 59 yrs old
His son is 30 yrs old (rounded the age)
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