The Challenge:

Here's one for you little "guys and gals" that requires you to know something about the history of our great nation as well as math. On July 4, 2002, how old will the United States of America be? Along with your answer, be sure to tell me how you arrived at your solution.
 
 

The Solution:

Should you decide to ponder the problem and accept the challenge, communicate your solution to Mister Goodmath at "rooneym@mistergoodmath.org". Great solutions will be featured on T.V. during WAVE morning announcements.
 

The Hint:

You'll need to recall or be able to locate the date of our nation's Declaration of Independence from England.