SOLUTION: Lucas is twice as old as Emily . The product of their age is 50. Use an equation to calculate Lucas' age if Emily's x years old

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x * (2x) = 50


2x^2 = 50


x^2 = 50/2 = 25


x =  = 5.


Lucas is 2 * 5 = 10 years old.