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In two years I know, I'll be twice as old as five years ago, said Tom. How old is Tom?


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Answer 1

Answer:

Tom is 12 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

x+2 = 2(x-5)

x+2= 2x-10

2+10= x

12= x

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Answer 2

Given,

Tom said:

In 2 years, he will be twice as old as 5 years ago.

To find,

Tom's present age.

Solution,

Let's first suppose Tom's present age is x.

Tom's age 2 years from now will be

= x + 2.

While Tom's age five years ago was

= x - 5.

Now, it can be seen that here, it is given after 2 years, Tom will be twice as old as he was 5 years ago. So, it can be expressed as,

(x + 2) = 2·(x - 5)

Simplifying the above equation, we get,

x + 2 = 2x - 10

Rearranging and simplifying,

2x - x = 10 + 2

⇒ x = 12.

Therefore Tom is 12 years old at present.