SOLUTION: If Hannah's age 4 years ago is squared, the result is 25. How old is Hannah now?

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Question 1191005: If Hannah's age 4 years ago is squared, the result is 25. How old is Hannah now?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let's say Hannah is H years old today.
Four years ago, she was H-4 years old.
%28H-4%29%5E2=25
H-4=5
Now solve for H.