SOLUTION: In 10 years a child will be 2 years older than twice her current age. what is her current age

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Question 956865: In 10 years a child will be 2 years older than twice her current age. what is her current age
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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C=child's age
C+10yrs=2C+2yrs Subtract C+2yrs from each side.
8yrs=C ANSWER: The child is 8 years old.