Question 1185457: A man will be (x+10)years old in 8years time. If 2years ago he was 63 years., find the value of x Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, greenestamps:Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source):
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A man will be (x+10) years old in 8years time.
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Today, he is years of age.
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Two years ago he was 63 years.
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Tutor @josgarithmetic has been posting a lot of responses recently that are of no used to the student, since they do nothing to show the student HOW to get the answer.
In this problem, she shows the right final answer; but any work she shows is not related to finding that answer....
The man was 63 years old 2 years ago, so he is 63+2=65 now.
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