Problema Solution

Chris is 24 years older than his daughter Julie. In two years time, Julie's age would be half that of Chris. How old are they?

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let


c =the age of Chris now


j = the age of Julie now


Chris is 24 years older than his daughter Julie:


c = 24 + j


In two years time, Julie's age would be half that of Chris:


j + 2 = (1/2)(c + 2)


by solving the system of equations:


c = 24 + j


j + 2 = (1/2)(c + 2)


we find:


c = 46 years


j = 22 years


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Chris is 46 years old now.


Julie is 22 years old now.