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bill is 6 years older than tom. three years ago bills age was four times toms age. find the age of each boy now.

Solution

bill is 6 years older than tom. three years ago bills age was four times toms age. find the age of each boy now.

Solution

Bill^{'} s age is : 11

Tom^{'} s age is : 5

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x - 3 = 4 (x - 6 - 3)

Solve for

x, x - 3 = 4 (x - 6 - 3) : x = 11

Find age

Bill^{'} s age is : 11

Tom^{'} s age is : 5

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