SOLUTION: Gabriella's age is half that of her brother's age. Four years ago Gabriella's age was a third of her brother's. How old was her brother two years ago

Question 1148783: Gabriella's age is half that of her brother's age. Four years ago Gabriella's age was a third of her brother's. How old was her brother two years ago
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
g, Gabriela (current age)
b, Brother (current age)

-----------------The brother's CURRENT age.

Answer by ikleyn(52786) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The correct answer is:

Two years ago, her brother was 14 years old.

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