SOLUTION: Please help. Robert is five years younger than twice Steven's age. Twice Robert's age five years ago is four more than Steven's age in three years. What are their present ages

Let Steven's age be x
Then Robert's age is (2*x - 5)
Analyse the second statement step by step, and form the algebraic expression for
each:

1) Robert's age 5 years ago = current age - 5 = 2*x - 5 - 5 = 2*x - 10
2) Twice Robert's age 5 years ago = 2*(2*x - 10) = 4*x - 20
3) Steven's age in 3 years = x + 3
4) So, 4 more than Steven's age in 3 years = x + 3 + 4 = x + 7
The above 2 are given to be equal. So the equation is

Simplifying
 or 
Steven's age = 
Robert's age = 2*x - 5 = 18 - 5 = 
Hope you got it :)