SOLUTION: Six years ago i was three times as old as my brother and now i am twice as old . Find our present ages?

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Question 918542: Six years ago i was three times as old as my brother and now i am twice as old . Find our present ages?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the 'referred to' brother's age NOW. You 2x.
6 years ago...
2x - 6 = 3(x-6)
2x-6 = 3x - 18
12 = x, brother's age NOW. You are 24 2%2A12
And...checking ...6 years ago
18 = 3•6