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    The document provides guidance on solving algebra word problems involving ages, explaining how to set up tables to organize information when there are multiple people involved and write equations to relate their ages based on the details provided. Examples are given for problems involving a single person, two or more people with their current and future ages, and how to set up and solve systems of linear equations for more complex problems.

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    The document provides guidance on solving algebra word problems involving ages, explaining how to set up tables to organize information when there are multiple people involved and write equations to relate their ages based on the details provided. Examples are given for problems involving a single person, two or more people with their current and future ages, and how to set up and solve systems of linear equations for more complex problems.

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    Mathematics (Age Problems With Solution)

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    The document provides guidance on solving algebra word problems involving ages, explaining how to set up tables to organize information when there are multiple people involved and write equations to relate their ages based on the details provided. Examples are given for problems involving a single person, two or more people with their current and future ages, and how to set up and solve systems of linear equations for more complex problems.

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    The key takeaways are that age word problems can involve a single person or multiple people, and it's important to set up tables or diagrams to organize the information before writing equations.

    For a single person, let a variable represent their current age and write an equation relating it to the other ages mentioned. Isolate the variable to find the current age.

    For multiple people, set up a table with their current and future ages. Fill it in with the given information and write equations relating the ages. Solve the system of equations to find the current ages.

    Algebra: Age Word Problems

    Age problems are algebra word problems that deal with the ages of people currently, in the past or in the future.

    How to solve Age Word Problems?

    If the problem involves a single person, then it is similar to an Integer Problem. Read the problem carefully to determine the relationship between
    the numbers. This is shown in the examples involving a single person.

    If the age problem involves the ages of two or more people then using a table would be a good idea. A table will help you to organize the
    information and to write the equations. This is shown in the examples involving more than one person.

    Related Topics: More Algebra Word Problems

    How to solve Age Problems Involving A Single Person?

    Example:

    Five years ago, John’s age was half of the age he will be in 8 years. How old is he now?

    Solution:

    Step 1: Let x be John’s age now. Look at the question and put the relevant expressions above it.
    Step 2: Write out the equation.

    Isolate variable x

    Answer: John is now 18 years old.

    How to use Algebra to solve age problems?


    Examples:
    1. Ten years from now, Orlando will be three times older than he is today. What is his current age?

    2. In 20 years, Kayleen will be four times older than she is today. What is her current age?

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    How to solve Age Problems Involving More Than One Person?

    Example:

    John is twice as old as his friend Peter. Peter is 5 years older than Alice. In 5 years, John will be three times as old as Alice. How old is Peter now?

    Solution:
    Step 1: Set up a table.

    age now age in 5 yrs


    John
    Peter
    Alice

    Step 2: Fill in the table with information given in the question.

    John is twice as old as his friend Peter. Peter is 5 years older than Alice. In 5 years, John will be three times as old as Alice. How old is Peter now?

    Let x be Peter’s age now. Add 5 to get the ages in 5 yrs.

    age now age in 5 yrs


    John 2x 2x + 5
    Peter x x+5
    Alice x–5 x–5+5

    Write the new relationship in an equation using the ages in 5 yrs.

    In 5 years, John will be three times as old as Alice.

    2x + 5 = 3(x – 5 + 5)
    2x + 5 = 3x

    Isolate variable x
    x = 5

    Answer: Peter is now 5 years old.


    Example:

    John’s father is 5 times older than John and John is twice as old as his sister Alice. In two years time, the sum of their ages will be 58. How old is
    John now?

    Solution:

    Step 1: Set up a table.

    age now age in 2 yrs


    John’s father
    John
    Alice

    Step 2: Fill in the table with information given in the question.

    John’s father is 5 times older than John and John is twice as old as his sister Alice. In two years time, the sum of their ages will be 58. How old is
    John now?

    Let x be John’s age now. Add 2 to get the ages in 2 yrs.

    age now age in 2 yrs


    John’s father 5x 5x + 2
    John x x+2
    Alice

    Write the new relationship in an equation using the ages in 2 yrs.


    In two years time, the sum of their ages will be 58.

    Answer: John is now 8 years old.

    How to solve word problems with multiple ages?


    Example:
    Ben is eight years older than Sarah. 10 years ago, Ben is twice as old as Sarah. Currently, how old is Ban and Sarah?

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    Algebra word problems with multiple ages
    Example:
    Mary is three times as old as her son. In 12 years, Mary's age will be one year less than twice her son's age. How old is each now?

     Show Step-by-step Solutions


    Algebra word problem with past and present ages
    Example:
    Arun is 4 times as old as Anusha is today. Sixty years ago, Arun was 6 times as old as Anusha. How old are they today?

     Show Step-by-step Solutions


    Algebra age word problem with past, present, and future ages
    How to organize the data using a table and solve using a system of linear equations?
    Examples:
    1. Sally is 3 times as old as John. 8 years from now, Sally will be twice as old as John. How old is John?
    2. Kim is 6 years more than twice Timothy's age. 2 years ago, Kim was three times as old as Timothy. How old was Kim 2 years ago?

    3. Leah is 2 less than 3 times Rachel's age. 3 years from now, Leah will be 7 more than twice Rachel's age. How old will Rachel be in 3 years from
    now?

    4. Becca is twice as old as Susan and Greg is 9 years older than Susan. 3 years ago, Becca was 9 less than 3 times Susan's age. How old is Greg
    now?

    5. Lauren is 3 less than twice Andrew's age. 4 years from now, Sam will be 2 more than twice Andrew's age. 5 years ago, Sam was three times
    Andrew's age. How old was Lauren 5 years ago?

    6. Gabby is 1 year more than twice Larry's age. 3 years from now, Megan will be 27 less than twice Gabby's age. 4 years ago, Megan was 1 year less
    than 3 times Larry's age. How old will Megan be 3 years from now?

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