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Let x and 3x represent Emily's and Katie's age now respectively

IN 10 years...***

 3x+10 = 2(x+10)

solving for x

 3x+10 = 2x + 20

   x = 10, Emily's age NOW.  Katie is now 30



CHECKING our Answer***

 40 = 2*20 

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