Question 950406
Let {{{ n }}} = number of years from now when
Raymond will be one half his dad's age
{{{ 16 + n = (1/2)*( 37 + n ) }}}
Multiply both sides by {{{ 2 }}}
{{{ 32 + 2n = 37 + n }}}
{{{ n = 37 - 32 }}}
{{{ n = 5 }}}
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In 5 years Raymond will be 1/2 his dad's age
check:
{{{ 16 + n = (1/2)*( 37 + n ) }}}
{{{ 16 + 5 = (1/2)*( 37 + 5 ) }}}
{{{ 21 = (1/2)*42 }}}
{{{ 21 = 21 }}}
OK