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Question 737143: please help me solve this problem:
in 12 years time i will be twice as old as i am now. how old am i now
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +x+ = your age now
+x+%2B+12+=+2x+
+x+=+12+
You are 12 now
check:
In 12 yrs you will be 24
That is twice 12
OK