SOLUTION: Gabriella's age is half that of her brother's age. Four years ago Gabriella's age was a third of her brother's. How old was her brother two years ago

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Question 1148783: Gabriella's age is half that of her brother's age. Four years ago Gabriella's age was a third of her brother's. How old was her brother two years ago
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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g, Gabriela (current age)
b, Brother (current age)
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b%2F2-4=%281%2F3%29%28b-4%29
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3b-24=2%28b-4%29
b=24-8
highlight%28b=16%29-----------------The brother's CURRENT age.

Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
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The correct answer is: 

    Two years ago, her brother was 14 years old.