SOLUTION: Ken is 25 years younger than his dad. In 14 years he will be exactly half his dad's age.

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Question 1068271: Ken is 25 years younger than his dad. In 14 years he will be exactly half his dad's age.
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
k, Ken
d, his dad

system%28k=d-25%2Ck%2B14=%28d%2B14%29%2F2%29

Simple system of equations in two variables. An obvious substitution will allow to solve for d, the dad's age currently.

d-25%2B14=%28d%2B14%29%2F2
d-11=%28d%2B14%29%2F2
2d-22=d%2B14
d=14%2B22
highlight%28d=36%29-----Dad's age now.
You can evaluate Ken's age now, k?