SOLUTION: Elliot's sister's age is 7 years more than half his age. She is now 17 years old. How old is Elliot? Answers A18 B20 C22 D24

SOLUTION: Elliot's sister's age is 7 years more than half his age. She is now 17 years old. How old is Elliot? Answers A18 B20 C22 D24

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Question 929446: Elliot's sister's age is 7 years more than half his age. She is now 17 years old. How old is Elliot? Answers
A18
B20
C22
D24

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x Elliot's age
|Multiplying thru by 2 so as all denominators = 1
34 = x + 14
20 = x, Elliot's age
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