SOLUTION: al's father is 45.he is15 years older than twice al's age.how old is al?

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Question 817196: al's father is 45.he is15 years older than twice al's age.how old is al?
Answer by oligam89(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=age of Al
45=age of Al's father


EQN:
45=15%2B2x
Solution
++++45=15%2B2x
-15%2B45=2x
++30%2F2=2x%2F2
++++15=x
Al is 15 years old