Five years ago, John's age was half of the age he will be in 8 years. How old is he now? Show your work

Let, John's age is now x years.

5 years ago, he was (x - 5) years old

In 8 years, he will be (X + 8) years old

By the given condition,

X-5 = 1/2 (x + 8)

2 (x - 5) = x + 8

2x - 10 = x + 8

2x - x = 8 + 10

X= 18

Therefore, John is 18 years old now.

only 10/60 isn't equivalent

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7 ft 6 in means 7 1/2, because 6 in is 1/2 of a foot. 7 ft 8 in means 7 2/3 because 8 in is 2/3 of a foot. 23/3 = 7 2/3. 15/2 = 7 1/2.

23/3   *   15/2   = 57 1/2

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