Five less than one fourth of my age is 12

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X/4 -5=12
X/4=17
X=17*4
X=68
Mr. Enigma is 68 years old

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5 less than (-5) of 1/4 of my age (age/4) is 12 (=12)

-5+a/4=12
add 5 to both sides
a/4=17
times 4 both isdes
a=68

your age is 68

King Mort answered Feb 24, 2018

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