SOLUTION: Frederique is two years older than her brother. Twelve years ago she was twice as old as he was. How old are they now?

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: Frederique is two years older than her brother. Twelve years ago she was twice as old as he was. How old are they now? This question is from textbook

Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Federique is x+2
Her bro is x
Twelve years ago her age was x+2-12 ->x-10
And he was x-12
Equation:
2(x-12)=x-10
2x-24=x-10
x=14
14+2=16
Hence, Federique is 16 years old, and her brother is 14 years old.
Paul.
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