Question

ben is 3 times as old as daniel and also 4 years older than daniel. How old is Ben?

Answer 1

Hope this will help you

(And sorry there is a mistake i have written subsitution method but it is elemination method)

Answer 2

Answer:

6 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

Define x:

Let Daniel be x

Ben = 3x

Solve x:

Ben is 4 years older than Daniel

3x = x + 4

2x = 4

x = 2

Find their age:

Daniel = x = 2 years old

Ben = 3x = 3(2) = 6 years old

Answer: Ben is 6 years old.