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Benjamin's age is 6 years less than twice Lucas's age. If Benjamin is 12 years old, how old is Lucas?

Solution

B e njami n^{'} s a g e i s 6 ye a rs l ess t han tw i ce Lu c a s^{'} s a g e . I f B e njamin i s 12 ye a rs o l d, h o w o l d i s Lu c a s ?

Solution

Lucas^{'} s age is : 9

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

2 x - 6 = 12

Solve for

x, 2 x - 6 = 12 : x = 9

Lucas^{'} s age is : 9

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