Benjamin is 4 years younger than Kevan. William is 4 years less than twice Benjamin's age. If William is 22, how old are Kevan and Benjamin?

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Answer 1 · 2016-10-24T09:04:10

Benjamin is 13 and Kevan is 17.

Of the 3 boys, Benjamin is the youngest.
Let Benjamin's age be #x#

Write an expression for the age of each boy:

Benjamin: #x# years old
Kevan : #x+4# years old

William: #2x-4" "larr# double Benjamin's age, less 4.

William is 22 years old.
#2x -4 = 22#

#2x = 26#

#x = 13#

Benjamin is 13 and Kevan is 17.