SOLUTION: 12. In eight years, Al will be twice as old as he was two years ago. How old is he now?

Question 467602: 12. In eight years, Al will be twice as old as he was two years ago. How old is he now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

Let x represent Al's age NOW

Question states***

  x+8 = 2(x-2)

Solving for x

    12 = x

CHECKING our Answer***

  12+8 = 20 = 2(12-2) = 2*10 = 20 

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