SOLUTION: Loretta’s age in 17 years will be twice what it was 13 years ago. How old is Loretta now?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: Loretta’s age in 17 years will be twice what it was 13 years ago. How old is Loretta now?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 784138: Loretta’s age in 17 years will be twice what it was 13 years ago. How old is Loretta now?
Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Loretta today = x
In 17 years = x+17
13 years ago = x-13
Your equation:
x+17 = 2(x-13)
Can you finish?