SOLUTION: In 6 years time Mira will be twice as old as she was 3 years ago. How old is she now?

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Question 1108527: In 6 years time Mira will be twice as old as she was 3 years ago. How old is she now?
Answer by ikleyn(52788)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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M + 6 = 2*(M-3),

M + 6 = 2M - 6

6 + 6 = 2M - M

12 = M.


Answer.  Mira is 12 years old.

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