SOLUTION: In 28 years Mark will be 5 times older that he is right now. What is Mark's current age?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: In 28 years Mark will be 5 times older that he is right now. What is Mark's current age?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 723243:
In 28 years Mark will be 5 times older that he is right now. What is Mark's current age?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+28=5X
X-5X=-28
-4X=-28
X=-28/-4
X=7 YEARS OLD NOW FOR MARK.
7+28=5*7
35=35