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Pat is 20 years older than his son James. In two years, Pat will be twice as old as James.

Solution

Pat is 20 years older than his son James. In two years, Pat will be twice as old as James.

Solution

Pat^{'} s age is : 38

James^{'} s age is : 18

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 2 = 2 (x - 20 + 2)

Solve for

x, x + 2 = 2 (x - 20 + 2) : x = 38

Find age

Pat^{'} s age is : 38

James^{'} s age is : 18

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