SOLUTION: In two years I will be twice as old as I was five years ago. How old will I be?

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Question 987486: In two years I will be twice as old as I was five years ago. How old will I be?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = my age now
+x+-+5+ = my age 5 yrs ago
+x+%2B+2+ = my age in 2 yrs
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given:
+x+%2B+2+=+2%2A%28+x++-+5+%29+
+x+%2B+2+=+2x+-+10+
+x+=+12+
This is My age NOW
In 2 yrs, I will be:
+x+%2B+2+=+14+ yrs old