SOLUTION: A boys age is 3 times that of his sister. In 6 years, it will be twice as great. How old are they now?
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Question 720840: A boys age is 3 times that of his sister. In 6 years, it will be twice as great. How old are they now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is a start:
b for boy, g for sister (girl).
Age Now, .
In six years, .
Finish from there.
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