SOLUTION: 16 years from now, Paula’s age will be twice her age 12 years ago. Find her present age.
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Question 1154587: 16 years from now, Paula’s age will be twice her age 12 years ago. Find her present age.
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16 years from now, Paula’s age will be twice her age 12 years ago. Find her present age.
Let Paula's present age be x
16 years hence her age will be x+16
12 years ago her age was x-12
x+16=2(x-12)
x+16 = 2x-24
x=40
Paula's present age 40 years
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