SOLUTION: Janet is 3 years younger than Rebecca. 8 years ago Janet was half Rebecca�s age. How old are the girls now?

Question 1109895: Janet is 3 years younger than Rebecca. 8 years ago Janet was half Rebecca�s age. How old are the girls now?
Answer by ikleyn(52835) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Janet is 3 years younger than Rebecca. 8 years ago Janet was half Rebecca�s age. How old are the girls now?
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8 years ago . . . janet was half Rebecca's age and was 3 years younger than Rebecca  ====>


8 years ago Janet was 3 years old and Rebecca was 6 years old.


====>  Now, Janet is 3 + 8 = 11 years old,  and Rebecca is 6 + 8 = 14 years old.

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