SOLUTION: Six years ago, I was half as old as I will be four years from now. How old will I be five years from now?

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Question 1049778: Six years ago, I was half as old as I will be four years from now. How old will I be five years from now?
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let n be your age. Then:
n-6=1/2(n+4)
2n-12=n+4
n=16
16+5=21
You will be 21 five years from now. ☺☺☺☺