SOLUTION: how old is oliver if next year he will be twice as old as he was seven years ago?

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Question 814905: how old is oliver if next year he will be twice as old as he was seven years ago?








Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

how old is oliver if next year he will be twice as old as he was seven years ago?

Let x represent Oliver's age NOW

Question states***

x%2B+1+=+2%28x-7%29  Solve for x

     15 = x

CHECKING our Answer***

+16+=+2%2A8