Question 1012597
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J=Jan's age=13; F=Father's age=44; 
x=years until Jan is half father's age
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F+x=2(J+x)
44+x=2(13+x)
44+x=26+2x
18=x
ANSWER: In 18 years, Father's age will be twice Jan's age.
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F+x=2(J+x)
44+18=2(13+18)
62=2(31)
62=62
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