SOLUTION: The sum of Fred's age and ten is the same as twice his age minus 4. How old is Fred?

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Question 963544: The sum of Fred's age and ten is the same as twice his age minus 4. How old is Fred?
Answer by hkwu(60) About Me  (Show Source):
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If Fred is age x, then
x+%2B+10+=+2x+-4
-x+=+-14
x+=+14
Fred is 14.
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