Question 398399
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Hi, 
Let x represent Blair's age NOW  
Question states*** in 8 years...
     x  + 8 = 6(x-2)
Solving for x
     x + 8 = 6x - 12
        20 = 5x
          x = 4, Blair's age NOW.

CHECKING our Answer***
  12 = 6*2