Three years ago Jane was one-half as old as she will be 2 years from now. What is Jane's present age?

Question

Not sure how to write the equation need help.

Answer 1

Start by defining variable.

Let;

x = Jane's current age

 

Three years ago (x-3) Jane was ( = ) one-half (1/2) as old as she will be 2 years from now (x+2).

 

x-3 = (1/2)*(x+2) 

 

solve for x, Jane's current age