SOLUTION: My age 5 years ago is half my age in 8 years

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Question 794806: My age 5 years ago is half my age in 8 years
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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My age 5 years ago is half my age in 8 years
x - 5 = (x + 8)/2
Cross multiply
2(x - 5) = x + 8
2x - 10 = x + 8
Collect like terms;
2x - x = 8 + 10
x = 18
Your age is 18 years old.
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