Question 1154970

the age of the older of 2 brothers is double of that of the younger . however 6 years ago it was 4 times that of the younger. 

let younger brother's age be x

Elder brother's age is 2x

6 years ago

younger's age = x-6

Elder's age was 2x-6

Relation
2x-6 = 4(x-6)

2x-6 = 4x-24

2x=18
x=9
2x =18