Question

My friend is 12 years as of today and he is 5 years more than half of my present
age. How old am I? [Solve using variable in an algebraic expression).

Answer 1

Answer:

x ÷ 2 + 5 =12

x ÷ 2 =12 - 5

x ÷ 2 = 7

x = 7 ÷ 2

x = 2.5

so the answer is 2.5 means ( Two years and six months )

Answer 2

Answer:

x=

Step-by-step explanation:

1/2x+5=12

x/2+5=12

x/2=12-5

1x/2=7

x=14

1/2×14=12

12-7

5