Question 631525: Coach Johnson is 10 years older than Tim. When Tim stated football 3 years ago, Coach Johnson was twice his age. How old is tim now? Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Coach Johnson is 10 years older than Tim. When Tim stated football 3 years ago, Coach Johnson was twice his age. How old is tim now?
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let x=Tim's present age
x+10=Coach's present age
3 years ago:
x-3= Tim's age
x+10-3=x+7=Coach's age
3 years ago, coach was twice Tim's age
x+7=2(x-3)
x+7=2x-6
x=13
How old is tim now? 13 yrs
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