Hi, 

Let x represent Blair's age NOW  

Question states*** in 8 years...

     x  + 8 = 6(x-2)

Solving for x

     x + 8 = 6x - 12

        20 = 5x

          x = 4, Blair's age NOW.



CHECKING our Answer***

  12 = 6*2 

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