The difference in age between Joel and his dad is 32 - 5 = <<32-5=27>>27 years.

When you double this gap in years, you have 27 x 2 = <<27*2=54>>54.

When his dad is 54, Joel will be 54 / 2 = <<54/2=27>>27 years old.

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Joel is 5 years old and his dad is 32 years old.  How old will Joel be when his dad is twice as old as him?
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Joel is 5 years old and his dad is 32 years old.  How old will Joel be when his dad is twice as old as him?
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