4. One-half of Heather's age two years from now plus one-third of her age three years ago is twenty years. How old is she now?

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Brogan Rodgers

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25 May, 20:27

4. One-half of Heather's age two years from now plus one-third of her age three years ago is twenty years. How old is she now?

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Lennon · Answer 1

x = the age of Heather

One half of Heather's age two years from now plus one-third of her age three years ago is twenty years

(x + 2) / 2 + (x - 3) / 3 = 20

by solving the equation we find

x = 24 years