SOLUTION: in 12 years a man will be twice as old as he was 12 years ago. Find his present age. Ans is 36

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Question 704052: in 12 years a man will be twice as old as he was 12 years ago. Find his present age. Ans is 36
Answer by BJT(3)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+12=(x-12)x2
x+12=2x-24
12+24=2x-x
=36

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