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Ben is 12 years older than Ishaan. Ben and Ishaan first met two years ago. Three years ago, Ben was 4 times as old as Ishaan.How old is Ishaan now?

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Ben is 12 years older than Ishaan. Ben and Ishaan first met two years ago. Three years ago, Ben was 4 times as old as Ishaan.How old is Ishaan now?

Solution

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 Ishaan's age

: 7

Ishaan^{'} s age is : 7

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