SOLUTION: Ben is four times as old as Isaac. Six years ago, when was six times as old as Isaac. How old is Ben Now?

Question 1109772: Ben is four times as old as Isaac. Six years ago, when was six times as old as Isaac. How old is Ben Now?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, josgarithmetic:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ben is four times as old as Isaac. Six years ago, when was six times as old as Isaac. How old is Ben Now?
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B = 4I
B-6 = 6(I-6)
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4I -6 = 6I - 36
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2I = 30
Isaac = 15 yrs
Ben = 4I = 60 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Ben is four times as old as Isaac. Six years ago, BEN was six times as old as Isaac. How old is Ben Now?
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