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Popular Word Problems >

Kevin is 2 times as old as Gabriela. 12 years ago, Kevin was 6 times as old as Gabriela.

Solution

Ke v in i s 2 t im es a s o l d a s G ab r i e l a . 12 ye a rs a g o, Ke v in w a s 6 t im es a s o l d a s G ab r i e l a .

Solution

Gabriela^{'} s age is : 15

Kevin^{'} s age is : 30

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

2 x - 12 = 6 (x - 12)

Solve for

x, 2 x - 12 = 6 (x - 12) : x = 15

Find age

Gabriela^{'} s age is : 15

Kevin^{'} s age is : 30

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