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Question 1119921: Can you please help me with this problem
Write an expression for each statement and then simplify it, if possible.
Mike is c years old, he is half as old as Steve. How old was Steve two years ago ?
Thanks!

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Mike is c years old, he is half as old as Steve. How old was Steve two years ago ?
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c, Mike
v, Steve
c=v%2F2
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v=2c

"Two years ago,..."
v-2=highlight_green%282c-2%29-----------Steve, two years ago