SOLUTION: Kevin is 2 times as old as Gabriela. 12 years ago, Kevin was 6 times as old as Gabriela. How old is Gabriela now?

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Question 1073733: Kevin is 2 times as old as Gabriela. 12 years ago, Kevin was 6 times as old as Gabriela.
How old is Gabriela now?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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K=2G
and
K-12=6%28G-12%29
K-12=6G-72
K=6G-60
Substituting,
2G=6G-60
-4G=-60
Solve for G, then use either equation to solve for K.