SOLUTION: In thirty years aman will be 8 times as old as he we 12 years ago. How old is he now?

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Question 1025300: In thirty years aman will be 8 times as old as he we 12 years ago. How old is he now?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
In thirty years a man will be 8 times
as old as he was 12 years ago.
x + 30 = 8(x - 12)
x + 30 = 8x - 96
Collect like terms
8x - x = 30 + 96
7x = 126
x = 18
Man is 18 years old.
Hope this helps :-)