SOLUTION: If Harry adds his current age to the age he will be next year on this date, the sum is 69 years. How old will Hary be 11 years from today?

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Question 1142404: If Harry adds his current age to the age he will be next year on this date, the sum is 69 years. How old will Hary be 11 years from today?
Found 2 solutions by Shin123, Alan3354:
Answer by Shin123(626) About Me  (Show Source):
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If Harry's age now is x, then x%2Bx%2B1=69 2x+1=69 x=34. 11 years from now would be 34+11=45 years old.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If Harry adds his current age ....
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How is "current age" different from age?
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What is your age?
What is your current age?
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It does not.