Respuesta :
Setting up an equation to represent the scenario, we can conclude that Ben was 3 times older than Kathy 10 years ago.
Present age :
- Kathy, k = 12
- Ben, b = 16
Serting up the equation thus :
Let the number of years = x
16 - x = 3(12 - x)
16 - x = 36 - 3x
Collect like terms
-x + 3x = 36 - 16
2x = 20
x = 10
Hence, Ben was 3 tines older than Kathy 10 years ago.
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