SOLUTION: Ben is 20 years older than Daniel. Ben and Daniel first met two years ago. Three years ago, Ben was 3 times as old as Daniel. How old is Daniel

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Question 1044486: Ben is 20 years older than Daniel. Ben and Daniel first met two years ago. Three years ago, Ben was 3 times as old as Daniel. How old is Daniel
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Ben is 20 years older than Daniel. Ben and Daniel first met two years ago. Three years ago, Ben was 3 times as old as Daniel. How old is Daniel
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20 years older is constant.
When they met is not relevant.
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20 yrs difference at 3:1 --> 10 & 30