SOLUTION: In 10 years a child will be 3 years older than twice her current age. What is her current age

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Question 401806: In 10 years a child will be 3 years older than twice her current age. What is her current age
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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X+10=3+2X
X-2X=-10+3
-X=-7
X=7 ANS. FOR THE CURRENT AGE.
PROOF:
7+10=3+2*7
17=3+14
17=17