SOLUTION: If Michelle was twice her present age,she would be 8 years younger than her mother, who is 38. How old is michelle

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Question 920536: If Michelle was twice her present age,she would be 8 years younger than her mother, who is 38. How old is michelle
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
38-8 = 30
x Michelle's age
2x = 30
x = 15, Michelle's age

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