Answer to Question #343510 in Algebra for trish

Question #343510

Bryan’s father is now twice as old as Bryan is. His father was four times as old as him 16 years ago. How old is his father now?

Expert's answer

x - Bryans age, y - fathers age.

2x-y=0

y-16-= 4(x-16)

2x-y=0

y= 4x-48

2x-4x+48=0

-2x= -48

x= 24

y= 48

Answer:48

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