Question 1180176
Ashton is x years old.

 Bentley is 2 years older than Ashton.

Bentley's age = (x+2) years

 Three times Bentley’s age is equal to 18. 

3*(x+2) =18

3x+6 =18

3x+6-6= 18-6
3x = 12

3x/3 = 12/3

x=4
Ashton's age is 4 years

Bentley's age = x+2  
= 4+2 = 6 years