SOLUTION: In 10 years, a child will be 3 years older than twice her current age. What is the current age of the child?

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Question 757858: In 10 years, a child will be 3 years older than twice her current age. What is the current age of the child?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 10 years, a child will be 3 years older than twice her current age. What is the current age of the child?
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quation:
c+10 = 3(2c)
6c = c+10
5c = 10
Child's age now is 5 yrs.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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