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10 years from now Sharon will be twice as old as Steven.The current sum of the ages of Sharon and Steven is 82.How old is Steven right now?

Solution

10 ye a rs f ro m n o w S ha ro n w i ll b e tw i ce a s o l d a s St e v e n . T h e c u rre n t s u m o f t h e a g es o f S ha ro n an d St e v e n i s 82. Ho w o l d i s St e v e n r i g h t n o w ?

Solution

Steven^{'} s age is : 24

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 10 = 2 (82 - x + 10)

Solve for

x, x + 10 = 2 (82 - x + 10) : x = 58

Find Steven's age

: 24

Steven^{'} s age is : 24

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