SOLUTION: I need the solution of this pls. Four years ago from now, daisy will be twice as old as beth. Six years ago, she was four times as old as her. Find the present age. Thanks

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: I need the solution of this pls. Four years ago from now, daisy will be twice as old as beth. Six years ago, she was four times as old as her. Find the present age. Thanks      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 907809: I need the solution of this pls. Four years ago from now, daisy will be twice as old as beth. Six years ago, she was four times as old as her. Find the present age. Thanks
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
d -4 = 2(b-4), d = 2b-4
...6 years ago
(2b-4) - 6 = 4(b - 6)
2b - 10 = 4b - 24
14 = 2b
b = 7yr, Beth's age. Daisy 10yr 2%2A7-4
checking
6 = 2*3
4 = 4*1