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in six years, clem kadiddlehopper will be five time as old he was 26 years ago. how old is he now?

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  • 16-11-2020

Answer:

he is currently 34

Step-by-step explanation:

x + 6 = 5(x-26)

x + 6 = 5x - 130

 +130        +130

x + 136 = 5x

-x             -x

136 = 4x

/4       /4

x = 34

You can check your work as well:

34 + 6 = 40

34 - 26 = 8

8 x 5 = 40

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