document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=501522>Question 501522</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Henry is 7 years older than twice his age of 23 years ago. How old is Henry ? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Present age of Henry = x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Twenty three years ago means he was = (x-23)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Then twice of his age will be = 2(x-23)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Present age of Henry = Twice his age of 23 years ago + 7 years<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=2(x-23)+7<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=2x-46+7<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=2x-39<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x-2x=-39<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-x=-39<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Multiply by (-1) both sides of the equation<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=39<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Present age of Henry = 39 years old<BR>\n" );
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