SOLUTION: My grandfather says I should marry a woman who is at least eight years more than half my age .But also the woman must be at least two years younger than me .What is the earliest ag

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Question 1145390: My grandfather says I should marry a woman who is at least eight years more than half my age .But also the woman must be at least two years younger than me .What is the earliest age at which I can marry .
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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w, woman
t, person described

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Need to be at least 20 years of age to marry the woman.