SOLUTION: Ten years from now, Tommy will be 4 years older than twice his present age. How old is Tommy now?

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Question 337984: Ten years from now, Tommy will be 4 years older than twice his present age. How old is Tommy now?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = present age
Let x + 10 = his age 10 years from now
Let 2x = twice his present age
x + 10 = 2x + 4

x - 2x = 4 - 10
-x = -6
x = -6/-1
x = 6
Tommy is 6 years old.