SOLUTION: Michael is 5 times as old as Omar. Four years ago, Michael was 7 times as old as Omar. How old is Michael now?

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Question 923624: Michael is 5 times as old as Omar. Four years ago, Michael was 7 times as old as Omar.
How old is Michael now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Omar's age Now. Michael 5x
4 years ago...
5x - 4 = 7(x-4)
24= 2x
12 = x, Omar's age Now. Michael 60 5%2A12
And...checking..4 years ago
56 = 7•8