SOLUTION: In 15 years time, Patricia will be more that double the age she was 10 years ago. What is the oldest age Patricia could be?

Question 1077876: In 15 years time, Patricia will be more that double the age she was 10 years ago. What is the oldest age Patricia could be?
Found 2 solutions by jorel1380, MathTherapy:
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let p be Patricia's age. Then
p+15<2(p-10)
p+15<2p-20
35 Patricia can be no older than 35. ☺☺☺☺
Answer by MathTherapy(10555) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

In 15 years time, Patricia will be more that double the age she was 10 years ago. What is the oldest age Patricia could be?

Oldest she can be:
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