SOLUTION: In 3 years, Nell will be twice as old as Ruth is now. Two years ago, the sum of their ages was 20. find how old Nell and Ruth are now
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Question 1146268: In 3 years, Nell will be twice as old as Ruth is now. Two years ago, the sum of their ages was 20. find how old Nell and Ruth are now
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify and solve.
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