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Popular Word Problems >

Kevin is 3 years older than Daniel. Two years ago Kevin was 4 times as old as Daniel. Let k be Kevin

Solution

Ke v in i s 3 ye a rs o l d er t han D ani e l . Tw o ye a rs a g o Ke v in w a s 4 t im es a s o l d a s D ani e l . L e t k b e Ke v in

Solution

Kevin^{'} s age is : 6

Daniel^{'} s age is : 3

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 2 = 4 (x - 3 - 2)

Solve for

x, x - 2 = 4 (x - 3 - 2) : x = 6

Find age

Kevin^{'} s age is : 6

Daniel^{'} s age is : 3

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