SOLUTION: Craig is fifteen years older than his nephew Paul. In four years Craig will be twice as old as Paul. How old is Craig now?

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Question 1101299: Craig is fifteen years older than his nephew Paul. In four years Craig will be twice as old as Paul. How old is Craig now?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let p be Paul. Then Craig is p+15. So:
p+15+4=2(p+4)
p+19=2p+8
p=11
Paul is 11; Craig is 26
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