Question 1179753
Kaden is 1/4 as old as Tom now. In 7 years, the sum of their age will be 54. How old is Tom now?

Kaden(K) is 1/4 as old as Tom(T) now.
k=T/4

 In 7 years, the sum of their age will be 54. 

K+7+T+7=54

K+T=40

substitute k 

T/4  +T =40

5T/4 = 40
5T= 160
T= 32 years