Question

Joseph is 33 years old. Five years ago, He was twice as old as Ann. How old will Ann be in 5 years time?

Answer 1

19 years old

Explanation:

`Joseph = 33 \:years \:old\\ \\Let \: ann's \:age be x\\\\33-5 = 2x\\\\28 = 2x\\\\Divide \:both \:sides \:of \:the \:equation \: by \:2\\\\(2x)/(2) = (28)/(2) \\\\x = 14\\\\Ann's \:present \:age \:= 14\\\\In \:5 \:years \:time ; \\\\14+5 = 19\\`