SOLUTION: Two years ago Donna’s age is 3/4 of her age today. How old is donna?

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Question 1122432: Two years ago Donna’s age is 3/4 of her age today. How old is donna?
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Let x = Donna's age now
x-2 = (3/4)x
4x-8 = 3x
x = 8

Ans: highlight%28x=8%29
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Check: two years ago Donna was 6, and (3/4)*8 = 24/4 = 6 (good)