SOLUTION: 6 years from now, Fred's age will be 10 less than twice his present age. What is Fred's present age?
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Question 764022: 6 years from now, Fred's age will be 10 less than twice his present age. What is Fred's present age?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve this equation
a + 6 = 2a - 10
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