Problema Solution
Dino is six years older than mike. In two year Dino will be twice as old as Mike. Find their present ages.
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let
d = the present age of Dino
m = the present age of Mike
Dino is six years older than Mike:
d = m + 6
In two year Dino will be twice as old as Mike:
d + 2 = 2(m + 2)
by solving the system of equations:
d = m + 6
d + 2 = 2(m + 2)
we find:
d = 10 years
m = 4 years
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Dino is 10 years old now.
Mike is 4 years old now.