How old

When asked how old he is, a student answered: "In ten years, I will be twice as old as I was four years ago." How old is the student?

Final Answer:

x =  18

Step-by-step explanation:


x+10 = 2· (x-4)

x = 18


x = 18/1 = 18

x = 18

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