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Ben is 12 years older than Ishaan. Ben and Ishaan first met two years ago. Three years ago, Ben was4 times as old as Ishaan..

Solution

B e n i s 12 ye a rs o l d er t han I s haan . B e n an d I s haan f i rs t m e t tw o ye a rs a g o . T h ree ye a rs a g o, B e n w a s 4 t im es a s o l d a s I s haan ..

Solution

Ben^{'} s age is : 19

Ishaan^{'} s age is : 7

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 3 = 4 (x - 12 - 3)

Solve for

x, x - 3 = 4 (x - 12 - 3) : x = 19

Find age

Ben^{'} s age is : 19

Ishaan^{'} s age is : 7

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