Problema Solution
Seven years from now, Dylan will be 3 times as old as Thomas is now. Dylan's age is twice Thomas's age now. What are their ages now?
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let
s = the age of Dylan now
t = the age of Thomas now
Seven years from now, Dylan will be 3 times as old as Thomas is now:
d + 7 = 3t
Dylan's age is twice Thomas's age now:
d = 2t
by solving the system of equations:
d + 7 = 3t
d = 2t
we find:
d = 14 years
t = 7 years
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Dylan is 14 year sold now.
Thomas is 7 years old now.