SOLUTION: Michael is one and a half times as old as his brother. Six years ago, he was twice as old as his brother. How old are the boys now?

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Question 1171803: Michael is one and a half times as old as his brother. Six years ago, he was twice as old as his brother. How old are the boys now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Michael is 3b%2F2 now.
Michael was b-6 six years ago and 3b%2F2-6=2%28b-6%29.