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Question 263455: Pat is 20 years older than his son Patrick. In 2 years Pat will be twice as old as Patrick. How old are they now?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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p=20+s
(p+2)=2*(s+2)
22+s=2s+4
18=s
p=38