SOLUTION: Ashley is 10 years older than her sister. In six years she will be twice her sister's age. How old is Ashley?

Question 809132: Ashley is 10 years older than her sister. In six years she will be twice her sister's age. How old is Ashley?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a = s + 10
a + 6 = 2(s + 6)
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a + 6 = 2s + 12
(s + 10) + 6 = 2s + 12
s + 10 + 6 = 2s + 12
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Answer:
s = 4
a = 14
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