Question

Ben is 4 times as old as Ishaan. 6 years ago, Ben was 6 times as old as Ishaan.

How old is Ishaan now?

Answer 1

So let's make two equations based off the information we are given:
Let B be equal to Ben's current age
Let I be equal to Ishann's current age


`B = 4I`

`B-6 = 6(I -6)`

The second equation can be expanded to:

`B-6=6I -36`

Now using the process of elimination:
B - 6 = 6I - 36
B = 4I *subtraction
-6 = 2I -36

Now solve for I:
-6 = 2I - 36
30 = 2I
I = 15

Therefore Ishann is 15 years old, making Ben 60.

Hope this helps!