SOLUTION: In two years,Linda will be half as old as her mother. Her mother is 38 years old now. What is Linda's current age?

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Question 1013441: In two years,Linda will be half as old as her mother. Her mother is 38 years old now. What is Linda's current age?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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In two years,Linda will be half as old as her mother. Her mother is 38 years old now. What is Linda's current age?
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Equations:
L + 2 = (1/2)(M+2)
M = 38
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Substitute for "M" and solve for "L"::
L + 2 = (1/2)(38-2)
L + 2 = 18
L = 16 yrs (Linda's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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