SOLUTION: Ten years ago, benjamin was 3 times as old as tofer,in 7 years, benjamin will be twice as old as tofer. How old is he now?

Question 1066383: Ten years ago, benjamin was 3 times as old as tofer,in 7 years, benjamin will be twice as old as tofer. How old is he now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Benjamin's age now
Let = Tofer's age now
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Add (1) and (2)
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Benjamin is 61 now
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