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

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

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The answer would be John is 18 years old

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User Gabriel Chung
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J-5=0.5J+8
J=0.5J+13
0.5J=13
J=26
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