SOLUTION: Tom is 4 times as old as todd. In 4 years tom's age will be 14 years more than 2 times as old as todd How old is Tom?

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Question 674068: Tom is 4 times as old as todd. In 4 years tom's age will be 14 years more than 2 times as old as todd How old is Tom?
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Tom is 4 times as old as todd. In 4 years tom's age will be 14 years more than 2 times as old as todd How old is Tom?
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Equation:
m = 4d
m+4 = 2(d+4)+14
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Substitute for "m" and solve for "d"
4d + 4 = 2d + 22
2d = 18
d = 9 (Todd's age now)
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Solve for "m":
m = 4d
m = 4*9 = 36 (Tom's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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