"I spent one sixth of my years in the old country as a boy," remarked the Boss, "one twelfth in the liquor business in New York and one seventh and seven years in politics and matrimony, which takes me to the time that Jimmy was born."

"Jimmy was elected alderman four years ago when he was half my present age."

How old is the Boss?
You must show your work on this problem (let x = current age of the Boss).



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