SOLUTION: Six years ago, Tom was less than half as old as he is now. Write an in equality to find his present age. Thank You!!

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Question 694391: Six years ago, Tom was less than half as old as he is now. Write an in equality to find his present age. Thank You!!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +t+ = Tom's age now
+t+-+6+ = Tom's age 6 years ago
given:
+t+-+6+%3C+%281%2F2%29%2At+
+2%2A%28+t+-+6+%29+%3C+t+
+2t+-+12+%3C+t+
+t+%3C+12+
Tom could be 11 or 10 or any age younger