SOLUTION: In 20 years, a child's age will be 9 years less than double her current age. Write an equation for which the solution gives the child's current age. Use the variable x to represent

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Question 1093357: In 20 years, a child's age will be 9 years less than double her current age. Write an equation for which the solution gives the child's current age. Use the variable x to represent any unknown quantity. Do not solve the equation.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +x+ = the child's current age
+x+%2B+20+=+2x+-+9+
This turns out not to be a child. I
think the equation is right, however.