SOLUTION: Eight years from now, Clifford will be twice his age was 6years ago. What is Clifford's present age?

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Question 1158014: Eight years from now, Clifford will be twice his age was 6years ago. What is Clifford's present age?
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eight years from now, Clifford will be twice his age was 6years ago.
What is Clifford's present age?
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a = his present age
a + 8 = 2(a-6)
a + 8 = 2a - 12
8 + 12 = 2a - a
20 = a
C is 20 now
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20 + 8 = 2(20-6)
28 = 2(14)