Aman is 5 years older than his brother Karan. Eight years ago, Aman was twice as old as Karan. Let Karan's present age be x years. Set up the age equation and find Karan's present age (in years).

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13. Aman = x + 5. Eight years ago: Aman = x + 5 - 8 = x - 3, Karan = x - 8. x - 3 = 2(x - 8), x - 3 = 2x - 16, 13 = x. Karan is 13 years old.

Aman is 5 years older than his brother Karan. Eight years ago, Aman was twice as old as Karan.
Let Karan's present age be $x$ years. Set up the age equation and find Karan's present age (in years).

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Aman is 5 years older than his brother Karan. Eight years ago, Aman was twice as old as Karan.Let Karan's present age be x years. Set up the age equation and find Karan's present age (in years).

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Aman is 5 years older than his brother Karan. Eight years ago, Aman was twice as old as Karan.
Let Karan's present age be $x$ years. Set up the age equation and find Karan's present age (in years).