SOLUTION: Alfie's father is 45. He is 15 years older than twice Alfie's age. how old is Alfie?

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Question 367240: Alfie's father is 45. He is 15 years older than twice Alfie's age. how old is Alfie?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Alfie's father is 45. He is 15 years older than twice Alfie's age. how old is Alfie?
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F = 45
F = 2A + 15
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Equations:
45 = 2A + 15
2A = 30
Alfie's age = 15 yrs.
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Stan H.