SOLUTION: Loius is 26 years old. her daughter is 4 years old.in how many years loius will be doubled her daughter age?

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Question 1104513: Loius is 26 years old. her daughter is 4 years old.in how many years loius will be doubled her daughter age?

Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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A difference of 22 years and 2x --> 22 & 44.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
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system%28L=26%2Cd=4%29

x, how many more years until

L%2Bx=2%28d%2Bx%29
but their current ages are given already.
26%2Bx=2%284%2Bx%29
x%2B26=2x%2B8
26-8=x
highlight%28x=18%29

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CHECK:
26%2B18=2%284%2B18%29
44=2%2A22
44=44