<PRE><B>Question 1058036</B>
Let x represent your current age.


In 30 years, you age will be x + 30.


12 years ago, your age was x - 12.


Since your age in 30 years will be 8 times your age 12 years ago,
you can write the following equation:


x + 30 = 8(x - 12)


x + 30 = 8x - 96


8x - 96 = x + 30


8x - x - 96 = 30


7x - 96 = 30


7x = 30 + 96


7x = 126


x = 18


Your current age is 18.


Check:


In 30 years, your age will be 48.


12 years ago, your age was 18 - 12 = 6 years old.


6 * 8 = 48, so the solution checks</PRE>