SOLUTION: seven more than twice his age is 51

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Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I guess you're looking for the age?
Let x=age
Then via condition,
7%2B2x=51
2x=51-7=44
cross%282%29x%2Fcross%282%29=cross%2844%2922%2Fcross%282%29
highlight%28x=22yrs%29, ANSWER
Check via condition,
7%2B2%2A22=51
7%2B44=51
51=51
Thank you,
Jojo