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Ben is 3 times as old as Daniel and is also 4 years older than Daniel.

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Solution

Benis3timesasoldasDanielandisalso4yearsolderthanDaniel.

Solution

Daniel′sageis:2
Ben′sageis:6
Solution steps
Translate the problem into an equation:x=3x−4
Solve for x,x=3x−4:x=2
Find age
Daniel′sageis:2
Ben′sageis:6

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