SOLUTION: Ricky is now twice as old as he was exactly 8 years ago. How old is Ricky?

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Question 723806:

Ricky is now twice as old as he was exactly 8 years ago. How old is Ricky?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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R+8=2R
R-2R=-8
-R=-8
R=8 YEARS OLD.