SOLUTION: In 20 years, Monica will be four times older than she is today. What is her current age?

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Question 1084599: In 20 years, Monica will be four times older than she is today. What is her current age?
Found 2 solutions by Boreal, Alan3354:
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, her age now
x+20=4x
3x=20
x=6 2/3
in 20 years, she will be 26 2/3 years old
That is 4*6 2/3

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In 20 years, Monica will be four times older than she is today. What is her current age?
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4 times older = 5 times as old.
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M = age
M + 20 = 5M
M = 5 years old