SOLUTION: Shirley is x years old.
Mike is 2 years older than Shirley.
8 years ago Mike was twice as old as Shirley.
Work out Shirleys age.
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Question 675340: Shirley is x years old.
Mike is 2 years older than Shirley.
8 years ago Mike was twice as old as Shirley.
Work out Shirleys age.
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
...........
years ago:
...solve for
...........Shirley's age
....Mike's age
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