SOLUTION: In 20 years a person will be 8/3 of his age at the moment. how old is he at the moment

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Question 879950: In 20 years a person will be 8/3 of his age at the moment. how old is he at the moment
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Question States***  x representing age NOW

x + 20 = (8/3)x

    20 = (8/3)x - (3/3)x

    20 = (5/3)x

  (3/5)20 = x = 12, NOW