SOLUTION: In 10 years time my age will be double what it was 11 years ago. How old am I?

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Question 1065386: In 10 years time my age will be double what it was 11 years ago. How old am I?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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In ten years, you'll be X%2B10
Eleven years ago, you were X-11
So,
X%2B10=2%28X-11%29
X%2B10=2X-22
Solve for X