SOLUTION: Today, George is 3 years older than twice his age of 27 years ago. Find George's present age.

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Question 268740: Today, George is 3 years older than twice his age of 27 years ago. Find George's present age.
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-3=2(x-27)
x-3=2x-54
51=x
51-3=2(51-27)
48=48 correct
hes 51 years old