SOLUTION: Loretta’s age in 17 years will be twice what it was 13 years ago. How old is Loretta now?

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Question 784138: Loretta’s age in 17 years will be twice what it was 13 years ago. How old is Loretta now?
Answer by harpazo(655)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Loretta today = x
In 17 years = x+17
13 years ago = x-13
Your equation:
x+17 = 2(x-13)
Can you finish?

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