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John is 10 years younger than Ben. In three years Ben will be twice as old as John. How old is Ben now?

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Johnis10yearsyoungerthanBen.InthreeyearsBenwillbetwiceasoldasJohn.HowoldisBennow?

Solution

Ben′sageis:17
Solution steps
Translate the problem into an equation:x+10+3=2(x+3)
Solve for x,x+10+3=2(x+3):x=7
Find Ben's age:17
Ben′sageis:17

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