In two years, Linda will be half as old as her mother. Her mother is 38 years old now.

Let L = the age of Linda now.

Which formula below would equal Linda's current age?

Question

In two years, Linda will be half as old as her mother. Her mother is 38 years old now.

Let L =  the age of Linda now.

Which formula below would equal Linda's current age?

anonymous · Answer

l+2 = m+2/2 ,  m=38 , l = 18 .

anonymous · Answer

where l is lisa, and m is mom.

anonymous · Answer

yea i got it

anonymous · Answer

if you want to sum it up, l = (m+2/2)-2

anonymous · Answer

i think the formula goes like this
2*(l +2) = (m+2)

anonymous · Answer

k

anonymous · Answer

lol, thats what i wrote above...

anonymous · Answer

oh is the same i just dont understood this part (m+2/2) in ur formula it semms to me like (2/2 = 1)

anonymous · Answer

no, the age of the mother is = 38 , 38+2/2 = 20 not 1.