Question

Write and solve an equation for the situation.

Eight and one-half years ago, Steven was 7 years old. How old is he now?

@karolynxx @dakid88

Answer 1

1 and 1/2

Answer 2

15 and a half

Answer 3

I need to know why @dakid88

Answer 4

can u wright it clear im talking bout like write the equation of the question

Answer 5

8 1/2
+7
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Answer 6

how did you get 15? @thatone_girl

Answer 7

is tht the equation @rainbowswirl

Answer 8

just add how old he was and how many years ago was that

Answer 9

what do you mean? @dakid88

Answer 10

@rvc this is confusing, can you help?

Answer 11

eight n onehalf---> 8 1/2 --->8 1/2 + 7

Answer 12

long time ago he was 7 years old

Answer 13

ok

Answer 14

so now he will be ---> long time ago + 7

Answer 15

here long time has a specific value
that is 8 1/2

Answer 16

so he is 8 and a half?

Answer 17

no add 8 and a half to 7

Answer 18

suppose 2 years back u were 15
so now u will be?

Answer 19

@rainbowswirl ?

Answer 20

17

Answer 21

perfect!

Answer 22

so is he about 9?

Answer 23

similarily 8 and a half year back steven was 7
so now he will be?

Answer 24

I cant think of it

Answer 25

HE IS 15 I HAVE SAID THIS

Answer 26

listen \(\rm \huge two~ years~ ago\) u \(\rm\huge\color{red}{were}\) \(\huge15\)
so \(\rm\huge \color{red}{present~ condition}\) = \(\rm \huge two~ years+15\)

Answer 27

@dmcdowell

Answer 28

did u get that what i wrote?

Answer 29

yes

Answer 30

now relate to your question

Answer 31

he is 15 years old

Answer 32

okay we get it he is 15

Answer 33

what about the half?

Answer 34

YES @rainbowswirl you got it :)

Answer 35

15 and a half

Answer 36

yes

Answer 37

yaaayyyyyyy

Answer 38

Ok, thank you!!

Answer 39

All d best :)