SOLUTION: In ten years time I will be twice a old as I was 10 years ago. How old am I?

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Question 868657: In ten years time I will be twice a old as I was 10 years ago. How old am I?
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x be your age, then
x+10 = 2(x-10)
x+10 = 2x -20
x = 30
you are 30 years old