SOLUTION: Marie is seven years older than Mathew. Twelve years ago, Marie was half as old as Mathew is now. How old is Marie now?

Question 1079801: Marie is seven years older than Mathew. Twelve years ago, Marie was half as old as Mathew is now. How old is Marie now?
Found 2 solutions by rapture, MathTherapy:
Answer by rapture(86) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mathew'a age now is x + 7.
Marie's age now is x.

Mathew's age 12 years ago is (x + 7) - 12.

Here is the set up:

(x + 7) - 12 = (x/2)

You finish.
Answer by MathTherapy(10555) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Marie is seven years older than Mathew. Twelve years ago, Marie was half as old as Mathew is now. How old is Marie now?

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