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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

Solution

Kevin is 3 years older than Daniel. Two years ago Kevin was 4 times as old as Daniel. Let k be Kevin

Solution

Kevin^{'} s age is : 6

Daniel^{'} s age is : 3

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 2 = 4 (x - 3 - 2)

Solve for

x, x - 2 = 4 (x - 3 - 2) : x = 6

Find age

Kevin^{'} s age is : 6

Daniel^{'} s age is : 3

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