SOLUTION: Miss Scott said 'The sum of my current age and my age 20 years ago is equal to my age in 10 years time. How old am I?'

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Question 1075298: Miss Scott said 'The sum of my current age and my age 20 years ago is equal to my age in 10 years time. How old am I?'
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x, current age

x%2B%28x-20%29=x%2B10

2x-20=x%2B10
x=10%2B20
highlight%28x=30%29