SOLUTION: In 28 years, a woman will be twice as old as she will be in two years. How old is she now?

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Question 796255: In 28 years, a woman will be twice as old as she will be in two years. How old is she now?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Woman's age = x
(x + 28) = 2(x + 2)
x + 28 = 2x + 4
Collext like terms;
x - 2x = 4 - 28
-x = -24
x = 24.
The woman is 24 years old at present.
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