SOLUTION: If I double my age and subtract 4, I get the same answer as if I add 48 to my age. What is my age? I have tried doing 48+4=52 Then 52 divided by 2=26 But 26+48=74 I reall

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Question 730714: If I double my age and subtract 4, I get the same answer as if I add 48 to my age. What is my age?
I have tried doing 48+4=52
Then 52 divided by 2=26
But 26+48=74
I really appreciate every answer!
Thank you

Answer by hoomanc(14) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you should simply take a letter instead of geussing and write down the equilibrium;
lets take "A" as age here so,
(double of age - 4) equals (age+48) >>>
2%2AA-4+=+A%2B48 >>>
A=+48%2B4+=+52