Question 530541
Max is 5 years old than Paul. Next year, Max will be twice as old as Paul. How old are they now? Show equation and check.
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Equations:
m = p+5
m+1 = 2(p+1)
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Substitute for m and solve for "p":
p+5+1 = 2p+2

p+6 = 2p+2
p = 4 yrs (Paul's age now)
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Solve for "m"
m = p+5
m = 4+5 = 9 yrs (Paul's age now)

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Cheers,
Stan H.
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