SOLUTION: Francine is now 16 years old. In 6 years, she will be twice as old as her brother is then. How old is her brother now?
(A) 5 (B) 6 (C) 8 (D) 11 (E) 12
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Question 253795: Francine is now 16 years old. In 6 years, she will be twice as old as her brother is then. How old is her brother now?
(A) 5 (B) 6 (C) 8 (D) 11 (E) 12
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16+6=22 in years
22=2x
x=11 in 6 years
11-6=5 now
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