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A pitcher is 30 years old, and a vase is 22 years old. How many years ago was the pitcher twice as old as the vase?

Solution

A pitcher is 30 years old, and a vase is 22 years old. How many years ago was the pitcher twice as old as the vase?

Solution

Number of years ago : 14

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

2 (22 - x) = 30 - x

Solve for

x, 2 (22 - x) = 30 - x : x = 14

Number of years ago : 14

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