SOLUTION: In Six years, Sam will be older than he is now by half his current age. Expressed in years, what is Sam's current age?

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Question 708572: In Six years, Sam will be older than he is now by half his current age. Expressed in years, what is Sam's current age?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sam age now, y.
Half of Sam's age now, y/2.
Sam in six years from now, y+6.

In six years, Sam will be older than he is now by half his current age.
%28y%2B6%29-y=y%2F2

y%2B6-y=y%2F2
6=y%2F2
12=y.