Pat is 20 years older than his son James. In 2 years the Father will be Twice as old as James. How old are they now?
Solution:
Given:
Now After 2 years
James Pat James Pat
x (x + 20) (x+2) (x+20+2)
(x+2) (x+22)
Given Condition:
2(x + 2)=(x+22)
2x + 4= x + 22
2x-x = 22-4
x=18
James Pat
x (x +20)
18 (18+20)=38
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