Question 894505
Jackson's age now is x.


Jackson's age 7 years ago is x - 7.



Jackson's age 20 years from now is x + 20.



x - 7 = (2/5)(x + 20)



5 (x - 7) = 5 times (2/5)(x + 20)



5x - 35 = 2x + 40



5x - 2x = 40 + 35



3x = 75



x = 75/3




x = 25



Jackson is now 25 years old.