SOLUTION: If charlie's age 3 years from now were to be doubled, 28 would be obtained. What is his present age?
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Question 527195: If charlie's age 3 years from now were to be doubled, 28 would be obtained. What is his present age?
Answer by sextoned(4) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=charies age now
(x+3)=charlie's age 3 years from now
2(x+3)=28 is charlie's age three years from now doubled equalling 28.
solving for x=11
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