SOLUTION: Fifteen years from now, Zoren will be six times his age ten years ago. How old is Zoren now?

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Question 416224: Fifteen years from now, Zoren will be six times his age ten years ago. How old is Zoren now?
Answer by htmentor(1343) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = Zoren's age now
15 years from now = x+15
Age 10 years ago = x-10
Therefore the problem in equation form is
x+15 = 6(x-10)
Solving for x -> x+15=6x-60 -> 5x=75 -> x=15
So ans=15 years old
Check: 15 years from now he will be 30.
10 years ago he was 5.
6*5 = 30.