SOLUTION: 16 yers later,Usha will be two times as old as she was 16 years ago.How old is she now.

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Question 625138: 16 yers later,Usha will be two times as old as she was 16 years ago.How old is she now.
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solution:
Let x = age of usha now
x+16 = 2(x-16)
x+16 = 2x-32
-x = -48
x = 48
Answer: 48 years
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