SOLUTION: Melissa's cousin is five years younger than she is. In two years, Melissa will be twice as old as her cousin. How old are they?
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Question 804169: Melissa's cousin is five years younger than she is. In two years, Melissa will be twice as old as her cousin. How old are they?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m=c+5,
(m+2)=2*(c+2)
c+5+2=2c+4
3=c
m=8
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