The age of A is 4 years more than that of B. Four years ago, the ratio of their ages was 3: 2. Find their present ages.

Present age of A = 16 years

Present age of B = 12 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the age of B be x years.

Therefore, age of A = (x + 4) years

Four years ago:

Age of A = (x + 4 - 4) = x years

Age of B = (x - 4) years

According to the given information:

37/3

step-by-step explanation:

step 1: simplify both sides of the equation.

7x+8(x+

1

4

)=3(6x−9)−8

7x+(8)(x)+(8)(

1

4

)=(3)(6x)+(3)(−9)+−8(distribute)

7x+8x+2=18x+−27+−8

(7x+8x)+(2)=(18x)+(−27+−8)(combine like terms)

15x+2=18x+−35

15x+2=18x−35

tep 2: subtract 18x from both sides.

15x+2−18x=18x−35−18x

−3x+2=−35

step 3: subtract 2 from both sides.

−3x+2−2=−35−2

−3x=−37

step 4: divide both sides by -3.

−3x

−3

=

−37

−3

x=

37

3