SOLUTION: Simon says: Five times my age 4 years ago is the same as 3 times my age in 2 years. How old is Simon now?

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Question 368844: Simon says:
Five times my age 4 years ago is the same as 3 times my age in 2 years.
How old is Simon now?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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The key to doing these is to assign your variables to their age NOW.
Let x = Simon's age NOW
So
5(x - 4) = 3(x + 2)
5x - 20 = 3x + 6
2x = 26
x = 13