SOLUTION: George is now twice the age he was 12 years ago. How old will George be in 5 years time?

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Question 955976: George is now twice the age he was 12 years ago. How old will George be in 5 years time?
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George is now twice the age he was 12 years ago. How old will George be in 5 years time?
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let x=George's age now
12 years ago:
x-12 George's age
x=2(x-12)
x=2x-24
x=24
in 5 years time:
x+5=24+5=29
How old will George be in 5 years time? 29