SOLUTION: Daryl os one-half of her brother's age now. Two years ago, her brother was two more than twice Daryl's age. Give their ages 8 years

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Question 1132335: Daryl os one-half of her brother's age now. Two years ago, her brother was two more than twice Daryl's age. Give their ages 8 years
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Daryl os one-half of her brother's age now. Two years ago, her brother was two more than twice Daryl's age.
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Ages d and 2d, Daryl and brother of Daryl

2d-2=2%2B2%28d-2%29
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2d-2=2%2B2d-4
2d-2=2d-2
This is in one variable and will always be true.