SOLUTION: Brayden is 26 years younger than Sophia. 6 years ago, Sophia's age was 2 times Brayden's age. How old is Brayden now?

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Question 1095909: Brayden is 26 years younger than Sophia. 6 years ago, Sophia's age was 2 times Brayden's age. How old is Brayden now?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
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Brayden is 26 years younger than Sophia.

B = S-26

6 years ago, Sophia's age was 2 times Brayden's age. 

S-6 = 2(B-6)

Simplify and solve the system of equations 

system%28B+=+S-26%2CS-6+=+2%28B-6%29%29

Edwin