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 Ben now?

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Question 1121544: 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 Ben now?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b, Ben now
b-20, Daniel now

b-3=3%28b-20-3%29------the description

b-3=3%28b-23%29

b-3=3b-69

-3=2b-69

2b=69-3

2b=66

highlight%28b=33%29