SOLUTION: Josephine is 22 years old and Ruth is 10 years old. In how many years will Josephine be twice as old as Ruth was then.

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Question 617027: Josephine is 22 years old and Ruth is 10 years old. In how many years will Josephine be twice as old as Ruth was then.
Answer by dk akash(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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22+x=2*(10+x)
22+x=20+2x
2=x
x=2
check
24=2*12
ok