SOLUTION: Marie is seven years older than Mathew. Twelve years ago, Marie was half as old as Mathew is now. How old is Marie now?

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Question 1079801: Marie is seven years older than Mathew. Twelve years ago, Marie was half as old as Mathew is now. How old is Marie now?
Found 2 solutions by rapture, MathTherapy:
Answer by rapture(86) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mathew'a age now is x + 7.
Marie's age now is x.

Mathew's age 12 years ago is (x + 7) - 12.

Here is the set up:

(x + 7) - 12 = (x/2)

You finish.

Answer by MathTherapy(10555) About Me  (Show Source):
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Marie is seven years older than Mathew. Twelve years ago, Marie was half as old as Mathew is now. How old is Marie now?
Correct answer: highlight_green%28matrix%281%2C4%2C+Marie%2C+is%2C+17%2C+years-old%29%29

Based on what the other person who responded said, my advice to you is: DON'T FINISH!!