SOLUTION: Four years ago, Noriel was three less than twice King’s age. In five years, Noriel will be 6 years older than King. How old are they now

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Question 1190875: Four years ago, Noriel was three less than twice King’s age. In five years, Noriel will be 6
years older than King. How old are they now
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, greenestamps:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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n and k, their ages now

system%28n-4=2k-3%2Cn%2B5=%28k%2B5%29%2B6%29----------the literal meaning of the description.

Simplify and solve.

Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = King's age 4 years ago
Then 2x-3 = Noriel's age 4 years ago

Since Noriel will be 6 years older than King 5 years from now, the difference in their ages is (always) 6:

%282x-3%29-x=6
x-3=6
x=9

4 years ago, their ages were x=9 and 2x-3=15.

ANSWERS: Their ages now are 9+4=13 and 15+4=19