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Question 811519: bill was asked how old he was. he replied," In two years i will be twice as old as i was five years ago.how old is he?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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Age now, b.
In two years, age b+2.
That is 2(b-5).

b%2B2=2%28b-5%29