SOLUTION: In 8 years Joe will be twice the age he was 4 years ago. Now Joe is: 1=8, 2=16,or 3=14

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Question 473331: In 8 years Joe will be twice the age he was 4 years ago. Now Joe is: 1=8, 2=16,or 3=14
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x is Joe's age now
In 8 years Joe will be years old
4 years ago Joe was
In 8 years Joe will be twice the age he was 4 years ago, so


divide by -1

Answer 2=16

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