SOLUTION: Twice Peter's age now is the same as three times his age two years ago. How old is Peter now?

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Question 1118886: Twice Peter's age now is the same as three times his age two years ago. How old is Peter now?
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2P = 3(P-2) where P=Peter's age now
Solving for P: P=6 —> Peter is highlight%286%29 years old.