SOLUTION: A young girl in 8 years will be 50% older. what is her age?
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Question 250261: A young girl in 8 years will be 50% older. what is her age?
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A young girl in 8 years will be 50% older. what is her age?
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Let x = her age.
:
x + 8 = x + .5x
x + 8 = 1.5x
8 = 1.5x - x
8 = .5x
x = 2(8)
x = 16
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