Problema Solution

16 years from now, Pia's age will be twice her age 12 years ago. find her present age.

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let x represent Pia's present age


16 years from now, Pia's age will be twice her age 12 years ago:


x + 16 = 2(x - 12)


by solving we find:


x = 40 years


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Pia's present age is 40 years.