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Question 672389: I am 12 years old and my brother is 5 years old. In how many years will I be twice as old as my brother?
Found 3 solutions by josmiceli, Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+12+%2B+x+=+2%2A%285+%2B+x%29+
+12+%2B+x+=+10+%2B+2x+
+2x+-+x+=+2+
+x+=+2+
In 2 years you will be twice
as old as your brother

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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I am 12 years old and my brother is 5 years old. In how many years will I be twice as old as my brother?
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The age difference = 7 years
When he's 7 you'll be 2x.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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I am 12 years old and my brother is 5 years old. In how many years will I be twice as old as my brother?
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Let that number of years be "x":
Equation:
12+x = 2(5+x)
12+x = 10+2x
x = 2 years
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In 2 years you will be 14 and your brother will be 7.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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