SOLUTION: Justin is 5 years mkre than half of the age of charlie. Six years from now, justins ages is seven less than charlie,'s age. How old is charlie now
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Question 1020721: Justin is 5 years mkre than half of the age of charlie. Six years from now, justins ages is seven less than charlie,'s age. How old is charlie now Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Justin is 5 years more than half of the age of charlie.
Six years from now, justins ages is seven less than charlie,'s age. How old is charlie now
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Equations:
j = (1/2)c + 5
j+6 = (c+6)-7
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Substitute for "j" and solve for "c"::
(1/2)c + 5 + 6 = c-1
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(1/2)c + 11 = c-1
(1/2)c = 12
charlie = 24 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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