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Question 1109772: Ben is four times as old as Isaac. Six years ago, when was six times as old as Isaac. How old is Ben Now?
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ben is four times as old as Isaac. Six years ago, when was six times as old as Isaac. How old is Ben Now?
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B = 4I
B-6 = 6(I-6)
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4I -6 = 6I - 36
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2I = 30
Isaac = 15 yrs
Ben = 4I = 60 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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