Question 475015
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Hi, Good set-up work..note using p for paul's age
George is twice as old as paul
Let p and 2p represent paul and george's ages respectively
Question states***Togather, george and Paul have lived 18 years
 {{{highlight(p)}}} + 2p = 18
   3p = 18
    p = 6, paul's age.  George is 12  (2*6)
CHECKING our Answer*** 
 6 + 12 = 18