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A sofa is 12 years old and a table is 36 years old. In how many years will the table be twice as old as the sofa?

Solución

A so f a i s 12 ye a rs o l d an d a t ab l e i s 36 ye a rs o l d . I n h o w man y ye a rs w i ll t h e t ab l e b e tw i ce a s o l d a s t h e so f a ?

Solución

Number of years from now : 12

Pasos de solución

Translate the problem into an equation:

2 (12 + x) = 36 + x

Resolver para

x, 2 (12 + x) = 36 + x : x = 12

Number of years from now : 12

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