Question 367982
Age now = x

Age 17 years ago = x - 17


Then (1/2)x = x - 17 is the equation we need to find your current age.


Multiply both sides of the equation by the denominator 2.


After doing so, we get x = 2x - 34.


We now solve for x.


x = 2x - 34


x - 2x = -34


-x = -34


x = -34/-1


x = 34


Done!