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Question 1135927: Gary is 8 years older than his brother. Six years ago Gary was three times as old as his brother. How old are they now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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b+8 and b;

%28b%2B8%29-6=3%28b-6%29
Solve for b and then evaluate b%2B8.