Answer:
The bronze coin is 22 years old and the silver coin is 50.
Step-by-step explanation:
Use a variable to define the age. Start with the younger age.
Let the age of the bronze be
x
The silver coin is 28 years older. Age of silver coin is
x
+
28
In 6 years time, both coins will be 6 years older than now.
Bronze will be
x
+
6
Silver coin will be
x
+
28
+
6
=
x
+
34
In six years time the following relationship will be true:
2
×
younger age
=
older age
2
(
x
+
6
)
=
x
+
34
2
x
+
12
=
x
+
34
2
x
−
x
=
34
−
12
x
=
22
The bronze coin is 22 years old and the silver coin is 50.
In 6 years time - they will be 28 and 56 respectively.
