SOLUTION: in 8 years, a child will be 5 years older than twice her current age. What is the current age of the child?

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Question 737633: in 8 years, a child will be 5 years older than twice her current age. What is the current age of the child?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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c = child's current age.

in 8 years ------ c+8
a child will be 5 years older than ------- c+8=5+....

...than twice her current age ------- c+8=5+2*c

c%2B8=4%2B2%2Ac