SOLUTION: The sum of Alan’s age and Patrick’s age is 58. Eight years ago, Alan was twice as old as Patrick then. Find their present ages

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Question 853328: The sum of Alan’s age and Patrick’s age is 58. Eight years ago, Alan was twice as old as Patrick then. Find their present ages
Answer by Seutip(231) About Me  (Show Source):
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Eight Years Ago
2x - Alan
x - Patrick
Present
2x+8 - Alan
x+8 - Patrick
(2x+8)+(x+8)=58
3x+16=58
3x=42
x=14
Therefore Alan is 22yo
while Patrick is 36yo.
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