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Question 264938
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mr. Avila is four times as old as his son. In 16 years he will be only twice as old. what are thier ages bow?
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DAD=4X & SON=X NOW.
IN 16 YEARS:
4X+16=2(X+16)
4X+16=2X+32
4X-2X=32-16
2X-16
X=8 AGE OF SON NOW.
4*8=32 AGE OF DAD NOW
PROOF:
4*8+16=2(8+16)
32+16=2*24
48=48