SOLUTION: Brandon is 6 times as old as Cora. In 4 years, Brandon will be only twice as old as Cora will be then. Find Brandon's age now.
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Question 844056: Brandon is 6 times as old as Cora. In 4 years, Brandon will be only twice as old as Cora will be then. Find Brandon's age now.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b=6c
b+4=2(c+4)
6c+4=2(c+4)
6c+4=2c+8
4c=4
c=1
b=6
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