SOLUTION: a father is now twice as old as his daughter. Ten years ago he was three times as old as she was. How old are they both now? How do you work this out? What would the equation be?

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Question 418024: a father is now twice as old as his daughter. Ten years ago he was three times as old as she was. How old are they both now?
How do you work this out? What would the equation be?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

a father is now twice as old as his daughter

Let x and 2x represent the daughter's and father's ages NOW reszpectively

Question states*** 10 years ago...

 2x-10  = 3(x-10)

Solving for x

    20 = x, daughters age now.  Father is 40.



CHECKING our Answer***10 years ago...

   30 = 3*10