Question

John is 24 years old. Two years ago, he was twice Shane's age at that time. How old is Shane now?

Answer 1

Present age of john= 24 years

Let Shane's age= x years

Two years ago

John's age = 24-2= 22 years

Shane's age = (x-2) years

Writing in terms of equation,to the above statements

⇒22= 2(x-2)

⇒22= 2 x- 4

⇒22+4 = 2 x

⇒ 2 x= 26

⇒ x= 26÷2

⇒ x =13

Present age of son = 13 years