SOLUTION: six years ago, I was half the age I will be in six years. How old am i?

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Question 859773: six years ago, I was half the age I will be in six years. How old am i?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Let x represent age NOW
Question States*** six years ago, I was half the age I will be in six years
x-6 = (x+6)/2
2x - 12 = x+6
x = 18, present age
CHECKING our answer***
12 = 24/2
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