SOLUTION: james is 4 years older than danny. 2 years ago, James was 5 years as old as danny. how old was james today?
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Question 403730: james is 4 years older than danny. 2 years ago, James was 5 years as old as danny. how old was james today?
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Danny ---------- x years
James ----------- x+4 years
..
2 years ago
Danny = x-2
James = (x+4)-2=======> x+2
...
x+2=5(x-2)
x+2=5x-10
5x-x=2+10
4x=12
/3
x=4 years===========> Danny's age
James============> 4+4 = 8 years
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