Question

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 ben now?

Answer 1

b = i+12
b-3 = 4( i-3) ------> b-3=4i-12 ----->b=4i-9

b = i+12
b=4i-9
i+12=4i-9
21=3i
i=7
b= i+12
b=7+12=19  Ben is 19 years old now