SOLUTION: If the ratio of my age now to my age 6 years ago is 3:2, then my age 4 years from now will be???

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Question 404611: If the ratio of my age now to my age 6 years ago is 3:2, then my age 4 years from now will be???
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Hi

Let x represent age NOW

Question states***

x%2F%28x-6%29+=+3%2F2

Solving for x

 3x - 18 = 2x  |cross multiplying to solve for x

     x = 18, age NOW.  In four years..Age will be 22

CHECKING our Answer***

 18/12 = 3/2