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 1151061: 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(52903) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be Max's age.


2 years ago his age was (x-2) years.


Then from the condition, you have this equation


    (x-2) - 12 = x%2F2.


Simplify and solve for x


    x - 14 = x%2F2

    2x - 2*14 = x

    2x - x = 28

     x     = 28.


ANSWER.  Max's current age is 28 years.

Solved.