SOLUTION: HELP Five times my age 4 years ago is the same as 3 times my age in 2 years. How old am I?

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Question 886531: HELP
Five times my age 4 years ago is the same as 3 times my age in 2 years. How old am I?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = age now.
Age four years ago, y-4.
Age in two years (the future), y+2.

Translation of description: highlight_green%285%28y-4%29=3%28y%2B2%29%29.