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Five years ago, I was twice as old as I was 18 years ago. What is my present age?

Solution

F i v e ye a rs a g o, I w a s tw i ce a s o l d a s I w a s 18 ye a rs a g o . Wha t i s m y p rese n t a g e ?

Solution

my age is : 31

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 5 = 2 (x - 18)

Solve for

x, x - 5 = 2 (x - 18) : x = 31

my age is : 31

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