Question 1154587

16 years from now, Paula’s age will be twice her age 12 years ago.  Find her present age. 

Let Paula's present age be x

16 years hence her age will be x+16

12 years ago her age was x-12 

x+16=2(x-12)

x+16 = 2x-24

x=40

Paula's present age  40 years