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 516949: Fifteen years from now, Zoren will be six times his age ten years ago. How old is Zoren now?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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Zoren age now = x
10 years ago x-10
15 years hence x+15
x+15=6(x-10)
x+15=6x-60
5x=75
/5
x= 15 years now