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Question 1075625: Ben is 4 times as old as Ishaan. 6 years ago, Ben was 6 times as old as Ishaan. How old is Ishaan now?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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B=4I
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B-6=6%28I-6%29
B-6=6I-36
B=6I-30
Substituting,
4I=6I-30
-2I=-30
Solve for I, then use either equation to solve for B.