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Question

Pat is 24 older than his son Patrick. In 9 years Pat will be twice as old as Patrick. How old are they now?

 

Pat is ____ years old while Patrick is ____ years old

Answer 1

P=Patrick's age

P+24=Pat's age

(P+24)+9=2(P+9)

P+33=2P+18

33-18=2P-P

15=P Patrick's age

Patrick is 15

15+24=39 Pat's age

Pat is 39