SOLUTION: Lawrence is 12 years older than Patrick. Last year, he was twice as old as Patrick. How old is each person now. show your work

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Question 839685: Lawrence is 12 years older than Patrick. Last
year, he was twice as old as Patrick. How old
is each person now.
show your work
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Lawrence is 12 years older than Patrick's agehighlight_green%28x%29

Lawrence now highlight_green%28x+%2B+12%29

Question states***Last year, he was twice as old as Patrick. 

***(x+12)-1 = 2(x-1)

  x + 11 = 2x - 2

      13 = x, Patrick's age NOW. Lawrence is now 25 years old.

CHECKING our answer***

+24+=+2%2A12

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