There cannot be any solution because:

This tells us that Rosa is OLDER than Pilar.  However,

This tells us that Rosa is YOUNGER than Pilar. 

Edwin
 

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 R = 2P. —— now

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R + 4 = (P - 3) - 2 = P - 5

R = P - 9

2P = P - 9

P = -9

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No solution.



 

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