SOLUTION: Eighteen years ago Alan was twice as old as Tony. Alan is eight years older than Tony. Find Tony's age now.

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Question 693994: Eighteen years ago Alan was twice as old as Tony. Alan is eight years older than Tony. Find Tony's age now.
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Eighteen years ago Alan was twice as old as Tony. Alan is eight years older than Tony. Find Tony's age now.
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let x=tony's age now
x+8=alan's age now
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18 years ago
x-18=tony's age
x+8-18=x-10
..
x-10=2(x-18)
x-10=2x-36
x=26
tony's age now=26