SOLUTION: Steven is 12 yrs younger than francis. In 2 yrs He will be 14 yrs More than half as old as francis. How old is steven in 2 yrs.

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Question 1149628: Steven is 12 yrs younger than francis. In 2 yrs He will be 14 yrs More than half as old as francis. How old is steven in 2 yrs.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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S, Steven now
S+12, Francis

S%2B2=14%2B%28S%2B12%2B2%29%2F2
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S%2B2=14%2B%28S%2B14%29%2F2
2S%2B4=28%2BS%2B14
2S=S%2B28%2B14-4
S=38------------------Steven now

Steven in two years will be 40.