SOLUTION: six years ago, I was half the age I will be in six years. How old am i?

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Question 859773: six years ago, I was half the age I will be in six years. How old am i?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent age NOW  

Question States*** six years ago, I was half the age I will be in six years

 x-6 = (x+6)/2

 2x - 12 = x+6

    x = 18, present age

CHECKING our answer***

  12 = 24/2

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