SOLUTION: Dad is 4 times as old as his son Jim. In ten years, Dads age will be twenty years more than twice Jims age. Find thier age now? thank you

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Question 146992: Dad is 4 times as old as his son Jim. In ten years, Dads age will be twenty years more than twice Jims age. Find thier age now?


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Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
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Dad`s age now = y
Jim`s age now = x
Dad is 4 times as old as his son Jimthen now then
4x=y
In ten years, Dads age will be twenty years more than twice Jims age. then
y+10=2(x+10)+20
then
4x+10=2x+40
2x=30
x=15 and y=60