Question 1201635
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Pam is 14 and her dad is 37. In how many
years will Pam's dad be twice as old as
she will be?
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Equation:  2*(14+x) = 37+x.  (x represents the years from now)


<U>ANSWER</U>.  x = 37 - 2*14 = 37 - 28 = 9.  In 9 years.


<U>CHECK</U>.  In 9 years, the younger person will be 14+9 = 23 years old;
                    the older   person will be 37+9 = 46 years old.

                    The ratio  {{{older/younger}}}  is then  {{{46/23}}} = 2.  Correct.
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Solved.


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