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22 years ago I was h
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Question 993206: Trying to help grandson with algebra question given to him by his teacher but it's been years since I took algebra. The question given to grandson to solve:
22 years ago I was half the age I am today. What age am I today?
I'm thinking the answer is 44 but seems too simple.
Thanks,
Frustrated Mimi Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 22 years ago I was half the age I am today. What age am I today?
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Your age today:: x yrs
22 years ago:: x - 22
Equation::
x-22 = (1/2)x
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Subtract (1/2)x from both sides to get:
(1/2)x = 22
x = 44 yrs (your age today)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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