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I. Assigning the variable       

Let x represent Kumar's age NOW 

II.Writing as we Read***

  x + 15 = 4x

III.Solving for x

      15 = 3x

        x = 5, Kumar's age NOW

      

IV. CHECKING Our Answer***

   5 + 15 = 4*5 = 20 

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