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Daryl is twice as old as Kathlyn. In 6 years, he will be four times as old as she was 3 years ago. Find their present ages.

Solution

D a ry l i s tw i ce a s o l d a s K a t h l y n . I n 6 ye a rs, h e w i ll b e f o u r t im es a s o l d a s s h e w a s 3 ye a rs a g o . F in d t h e i r p rese n t a g es .

Solution

Daryl^{'} s age is : 6

Kathlyn^{'} s age is : 3

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 6 = 4 (x - 3)

Solve for

x, x + 6 = 4 (x - 3) : x = 6

Find age

Daryl^{'} s age is : 6

Kathlyn^{'} s age is : 3

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