SOLUTION: In 15 years time, Patricia will be more that double the age she was 10 years ago. What is the oldest age Patricia could be?

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Question 1077876: In 15 years time, Patricia will be more that double the age she was 10 years ago. What is the oldest age Patricia could be?
Found 2 solutions by jorel1380, MathTherapy:
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let p be Patricia's age. Then
p+15<2(p-10)
p+15<2p-20
35 Patricia can be no older than 35. ☺☺☺☺

Answer by MathTherapy(10555) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 15 years time, Patricia will be more that double the age she was 10 years ago. What is the oldest age Patricia could be?
Oldest she can be: highlight_green%2834%29