SOLUTION: Gabe is 12 years less than half his father's age. If his father is 42 years old, how old is gabe.
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Question 1058184: Gabe is 12 years less than half his father's age. If his father is 42 years old, how old is gabe.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Gabe is 12 years less than half his father's age. If his father is 42 years old, how old is gabe.
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G = (1/2)F - 12
F = 42
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Solve for "G"::
G = (1/2)42 - 12 = 21-12 = 9 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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