SOLUTION:
Ricky is now twice as old as he was exactly 8 years ago. How old is Ricky?
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Question 723806:
Ricky is now twice as old as he was exactly 8 years ago. How old is Ricky?
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
R+8=2R
R-2R=-8
-R=-8
R=8 YEARS OLD.
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