Kevin is 3 years older than Daniel. Two years ago, Kevin was 4 times as old as Daniel. How old is Kevin now?

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Larry Frank

Mathematics

11 June, 11:00

Kevin is 3 years older than Daniel. Two years ago, Kevin was 4 times as old as Daniel. How old is Kevin now?

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Booker · Answer 1

Let k and d be the Kevin's age and the Daniel's age;

We have the equation:

k = 3 + d;

k - 2 = 4 (d - 2);

We have 3 + d - 2 = 4d - 8;

Then, d + 1 = 4d - 8;

9 = 3d;

d = 3.

Finally, k = 6 years.