Question

Carlos is 5 years younger than Peter. Four years later, Peter will be twice as old as Carlos. Find their present ages.

Answer 1

Hi friend!!

Let the age of Peter be x.

Given, Carlos is 5 years younger than Peter.

→Age of Carlos=x-5

After 4 years, Peter's age is x+4

Carlos age will be x-5+4=x-1

It is also given that Peter will be twice as old as Carlos.

x+4=2(x-1)

x+4=2x-2

x=6.

So, the present age of Peter is 6 years old and Carlos is 1 year old.

I hope this will help you ;)

Answer 2

Hey mate here's your answer......

Let the age of Carlos be x - 5

After 4 years...

Peter's age x + 4

Carlos age will be x-5 +4= x -1

x + 4 = 2(x-1)
x+4 = 2x -2

x = 6.

So Peter is 6 And Carlos is 1.

Hope it helps ☺️