SOLUTION: In 56 years, Daniel will be 5 times as old as he is right now. How old is he right now?

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Question 1050763: In 56 years, Daniel will be 5 times as old as he is right now.
How old is he right now?

Answer by jorel555(1290)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let n be Daniel's age right now. Then:
n+56=5n
4n=56
n=14
Daniel is 14 right now. ☺☺☺☺

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