Ken is one year more than two times as old as Patrick. Nine years ago, the sum of their ages was 34. Identify their ages in (after 5 years) 5 years’ time.

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

x = Patrick's age

2x + 1 = Ken's age

x - 9 = Patrick's age 9 years ago

2x + 1 - 9 = Ken's age 9 years ago

3x -17 sum of age 9 years ago

3x - 17 = 34

3x = 51

x = 17

Patrick's age is 17

Ken's age is 35

5 years from now, Patrick will be 22 and Ken will be 40.