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Jorge tiene 5 veces la edad de su hijo dentro de 15 años, tendrá únicamente el doble de la edad de su hijo ¿cuantos años tendrá su hijo dentro de 15 años ?

User Nikis
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Answer:

His son will be 20 within 15 years

Explanation:

The question in English is

Jorge is 5 times his son's age, within 15 years, he will only be twice his son's age. How many years will his son be within 15 years?

Let

x ----> Jorge's age now

y ----> His son's age now

we know that


x=5y -----> equation A


(x+15)=2(y+15) -----> equation B

Solve the system by substitution

Substitute equation A in equation B


(5y+15)=2(y+15)

Solve for y


(5y+15)=2y+30


5y-2y=30-15


3y=15


y=5

Find the value of x


x=5y ---->
x=5(5)=25

so

Jorge's age now is 25 years

His son's age now is 5 years

therefore

His son will be 20 within 15 years

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