SOLUTION: Jack said, "five times my age in 2yrs is 100, how old is jack now?

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Question 204493: Jack said, "five times my age in 2yrs is 100, how old is jack now?
Answer by alicealc(293) About Me  (Show Source):
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5*(age + 2) = 100
(age + 2) = 100/5
age + 2 = 20
age = 20 - 2 = 18
Jack is 18 yrs old now