SOLUTION: In 28 years a man will be twice as old as he will be in 2 years. How old is he now?

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Question 213653: In 28 years a man will be twice as old as he will be in 2 years. How old is he now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x be his age now
given:
x+%2B+28+=+2%2A%28x+%2B+2%29
x+%2B+28+=+2x+%2B+4
x+=+28+-+4
x+=+24
He is 24 now