Question

paul is twice as old as john.17years ago their age was 33.how old is paul?

Answer 1

what do you mean by "their age" ?

Answer 2

must be combined age?

p = 2 j

p-17 + j-17 = 33

p + j = 67

2 j + j = 67

3 j = 67

j = 67/3 = 22 1/3
so
p = 134/3 = 44 2/3