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He is 12 now.

12.

12 + 2= 14

12-5= 7

And 7 is half of 14

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This is algebra. If your age now is x, then

x + 2 = 2 (x -5)

x + 2 = 2x - 10 (subtract x + 2 from both sides)

0 = x - 12

x = 12

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