SOLUTION: 18.) Simon says, "five times my age 4 yearsa ago is the same as 3 times my age in 2 years." How old is Simon now?

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Question 796111: 18.) Simon says, "five times my age 4 yearsa ago is the same as 3 times my age in 2 years." How old is Simon now?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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"five times my age 4 yearsa ago is the same as 3 times my age in 2 years."
5(a-4) = 3(a+2)solve for a