document.write( "Question 1168910: In 20 years, Lester will be 5 times his age 8 years ago. How old is he at present? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "    x + 20 = 5*(x-8)\r\n" );
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document.write( "It is your basic equation, from the condition.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Solve it\r\n" );
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document.write( "    x + 20  = 5x - 40\r\n" );
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document.write( "    20 + 40 = 5x - x\r\n" );
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document.write( "       60   = 4x\r\n" );
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document.write( "    x = 60/4 = 15.\r\n" );
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document.write( "ANSWER.  Lester is 15 years old.\r\n" );
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