Question

Vinay is x years old. His brother age is 4 years more than twice his age. What is the difference in their ages.

Answer 1

Let Vinay’s age be x
4+2x=x
4=2x-x
X=4

Answer 2

Given :

Vinay is x years old. His brother age is 4 years more than twice his age.

To Find :

What is the difference in their ages

Solution:

Age of Vinay = x years  

We are given that his brother age is 4 years more than twice his age.

So, Brother’s age = 2x+4

Difference in ages  = 2x+4-x=x+4

Hence The difference in their ages is x+4 years