SOLUTION: A is x years old and B is (5x-12) years old. Given that B is twice as old as A, the the age of A is: ...?

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Question 977704: A is x years old and B is (5x-12) years old. Given that B is twice as old as A, the the age of A is: ...?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A is x years old and B is (5x-12) years old. Given that B is twice as old as A, the the age of A is: ...?
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Equation:
B = 2*A
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5x-12 = 2*x
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3x = 12
x = 4 yrs (A's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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