SOLUTION: Word problem in algebra:
In 10 years a child will be 3 years older than twice her current age. What is the current age of the child?
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Question 987551: Word problem in algebra:
In 10 years a child will be 3 years older than twice her current age. What is the current age of the child?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = child's current age
= child's age in 10 yrs
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given:
The child is 7
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check:
In 10 yrs, child is 17
Twice child's current age is 14
OK
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