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Kevin is 3 years older than Daniel. Two years ago Kevin was 4 times as old as Daniel. Let k be Kevin's age and let d be Daniel's age

Solution

Kevin is 3 years older than Daniel. Two years ago Kevin was 4 times as old as Daniel. Let k be Kevin's age and let d be Daniel's age

Solution

Kevin^{'} s age is : 6

Daniel^{'} s age is : 3

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

d = k - 3, k - 2 = 4 (d - 2)

d = k - 3, k - 2 = 4 (d - 2) : k = 6, d = 3

Kevin^{'} s age is : 6

Daniel^{'} s age is : 3

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