SOLUTION: In 5 years time I will be 5 times as old as I was 11 years ago. From a suitable equation, and hence determine my age. Please solve this question Regards

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Question 1169275: In 5 years time I will be 5 times as old as I was 11 years ago. From a suitable equation, and hence determine my age.
Please solve this question
Regards
Answer by ikleyn(52946) About Me  (Show Source):
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    x + 5 = 5*(x-11)


    x + 5 = 5x - 55

    5 + 55 = 5x - x

     60    = 4x

      x    = 60/4 = 15.      ANSWER

Solved.