SOLUTION: In two years, Linda will be half as old as her mother. Her mother is 38 years old now. What is Linda's current age?

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Question 609959: In two years, Linda will be half as old as her mother. Her mother is 38 years old now. What is Linda's current age?
Answer by flame8855(424)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L + 2 = m+2/2
L+2 = 40/2 =20
L=18

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