SOLUTION: Kyle is 12 years old. His age is 2 more than half the age of Steven. Find the age of Steven.

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Question 1020221: Kyle is 12 years old. His age is 2 more than half the age of Steven. Find the age of Steven.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Kyle is 12 years old. His age is 2 more
than half the age of Steven.
Kyle = 12
12 = 2 + 1/2 age of Steven
12 - 2 = 1/2 age of Steven
10 = 1/2 age of Steven
Multiply both sides by 2
20 = 1/2 (2) age of Steven.
Steven's age is 20 years old.
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