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  • 19-10-2021
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Shannon is three times my age. The sum of our ages is the same as six times my age two years ago. Let my age now be x. How old am I?

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  • 19-10-2021

Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

my age now = x

my age two years ago = x - 2

Shannon's age now = 3x

3x + x = 6(x - 2)

4x = 6x - 12

-2x = -12

x = 6

Answer: I am 6.

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