SOLUTION: Angel is twice as old as Gavin. In 3 years, Angel will be 13 years less than twice as old as Gavin. Find their ages now.
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Question 179719: Angel is twice as old as Gavin. In 3 years, Angel will be 13 years less than twice as old as Gavin. Find their ages now.
Answer by HyperBrain(694) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x=Angel's present age
y=Gavin's present age
x=2y
x+3=2(y+3)-13
Substituting x=2y,
2y+3=2y+6-13=2y-7
3=-7----false!
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Therefore, there is no solution.
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