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Kevin is 3 times as old as Daniel. 4 years ago, Kevin was 5 times as old as Daniel.How old is Kevin now?

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Kevinis3timesasoldasDaniel.4yearsago,Kevinwas5timesasoldasDaniel.HowoldisKevinnow?

Solution

Kevin′sageis:24
Solution steps
Translate the problem into an equation:3x−4=5(x−4)
Solve for x,3x−4=5(x−4):x=8
Find Kevin's age:24
Kevin′sageis:24

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