Question 1206085
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Phil’s age is 7 years more than 1/5 times Peter’s age. Also, 4 times Phil’s age is 2 years less than twice Peter’s age. If x is Peter’s age in years, identify the equation that represents this situation and identify the solution to the equation.

With Peter's age being x, Phil's age is: {{{matrix(1,3, (1/5)x + 7, or, .2x + 7)}}}. In addition, 4 times Phil’s age is 2 years 
less than twice Peter’s age, and so, <font color = red><font size = 4><b>4(.2x + 7) = 2x - 2</font></font></b> <===== This is the equation that's being sought. 

When solved, x, or <font color = red><font size = 4><b>Peter's age is 25.</font></font></b>

BTW, x, or Peter's age is NOT 12, as the other person states.</pre>