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Ben is 12 years older than Ishaan. Ben and Ishaan first met two years ago. Three years ago, Ben was4 times as old as Ishaan..

Solution

Ben is 12 years older than Ishaan. Ben and Ishaan first met two years ago. Three years ago, Ben was4 times as old as Ishaan..

Solution

Ben^{'} s age is : 19

Ishaan^{'} s age is : 7

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 3 = 4 (x - 12 - 3)

Solve for

x, x - 3 = 4 (x - 12 - 3) : x = 19

Find age

Ben^{'} s age is : 19

Ishaan^{'} s age is : 7

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