SOLUTION: Jason is 23 years older than his sister Joan. In 18 years, he will be twice as old as Joan. How old is each of them now?

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Question 1099441: Jason is 23 years older than his sister Joan. In 18 years, he will be twice as old as Joan. How old is each of them now?
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Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jason is 23 years older than his sister Joan. In 18 years, he will be twice as old as Joan. How old is each of them now?
In 18 years, Joan's age will be the difference between their ages, or 23.
Therefore, Joan's now: , and Jason's now: .
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