Question 936859: Today, Daryl is two thirds as old as he will be eight years before he is twice as old as he is now. How many years old is Daryl? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = Daryl's age now
Start at the end of the problem
"before he is twice as old as he is now"
That is:
"eight years before he is twice as old as he is now"
That is:
"Today, Daryl is two thirds as old as he will be. . '
This says:
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Daryl is 16
check:
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