Question 1161831
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The problem says


    x - 5 = {{{x/2}}}.


It implies 


    2*(x-5) = x

    2x - 10 = x

    2x - x = 10

     x     = 10.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  John is 10 years old.
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Solved.


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