SOLUTION: Max tells you that 2 years ago he was 12 years older than he was when he was half his current age. How old is Max?

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Question 1142929: Max tells you that 2 years ago he was 12 years older than he was when he was half his current age. How old is Max?
Answer by ikleyn(52800) About Me  (Show Source):
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x - 2 = 12 + x%2F2


2x - 4 = 24 + x


x = 24 + 4 


x = 28   years is Max age.