Hi,

Irene is two more than thrice her brother's age   . 

Two years  she was six times older than her brother. Find their ages.

Question states***

 Irene...     Brother

 (3x+2) - 2 = 6(x - 2)

       3x = 6x - 12

      12 = 3x

       x = 4, brother's age.  Irene is 14.

CHECKING our Answer*** two years ago...

   12 = 6·2

  

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