Question

need a little help here.....

Answer 1

When asked how old she was, Suzie replied , " In two years I will be twice as old as I was five years ago." How old is Suzie ?

Answer 2

I am trying to get this but i am not sure if I am doing this right...this is what I have...
x = suzie's age
x + 2 = 2(x - 5)...
Is this how to start ?

Answer 3

yeah thats it, then just multiply out the bracket on the right and solve for x :)

Answer 4

x + 2 = 2(x - 5)
x + 2 = 2x - 10
2 + 10 = 2x - x
12 = x

Did I do that right ? Is she 12 ?

Answer 5

yup

Answer 6

thank you so much.....again