SOLUTION: in 12 years a man will be twice as old as he was 12 years ago.find his present age.
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Question 1027245: in 12 years a man will be twice as old as he was 12 years ago.find his present age.
Answer by purpleoj(8) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
So, first you use "n" as the man's present age, then write out your equation.
Then, multiply out the 2,
Then, isolate N.
And you have your answer!
The man is 36 years old.
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