Question 263266
Let ben’s age be x

So Brad’s age will be 2x+7

After 23 years their ages will be

x+23  and (2x+7)+23

x+23  +(2x+7)+23=83

x+23 + 2x+7+23= 83

3x+53=83

3x=30
X=10 --------------- Ben’s age

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