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Algebra Level 1

Tom was asked how old he was.
He replied "In 2 years I will be twice as old as I was five years ago."
How old is he?


The answer is 12.

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Vishwathiga Jayasankar by vishwathiga jayasankar , 20, India

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Relevant wiki: Setting Up Equations

  • If Tom's age is X years
  • X+2=2(X-5)
  • X+2=2X-10
  • X=12
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This is what I did, but my variable is m m not x x .

A Former Brilliant Member - 3 years, 8 months ago

Same here my friend.

A Former Brilliant Member - 3 years, 2 months ago

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