Question

William is 12 years older than Ben. Nineteen years ago, William was 3 times as old as Ben.How old is Ben now?

Answer 1

Set up equations.\[W = B+12\]\[W-19 = 3B - 19\]Now solve for B.

Answer 2

so my equation would be B+12-19=3B-19?

Answer 3

Correct. I'm not sure if I am right, though. According to equations, Ben doesn't exist 19 years ago...

Answer 4

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Answer 5

oh okay thanks :]

Answer 6

you need to bump harder