SOLUTION: five times my age in 2 years is 100?

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Question 827319: five times my age in 2 years is 100?
Answer by LinnW(1048) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = current age
x + 2 = age in two years
5(x + 2) = 100
5x + 10 = 100
subtract 10 from each side
5x = 90
divide each side by 5
x = 18