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Marcus is 43 years old. Brianna is 33 years old. How many years ago was Marcus's age 2 times Brianna's age?

Solution

M a rc u s i s 43 ye a rs o l d . B r ianna i s 33 ye a rs o l d . Ho w man y ye a rs a g o w a s M a rc u s^{'} s a g e 2 t im es B r iann a^{'} s a g e ?

Solution

Number of years ago : 23

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

2 (33 - x) = 43 - x

Solve for

x, 2 (33 - x) = 43 - x : x = 23

Number of years ago : 23

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