SOLUTION: frank is eight years older than his sister. In three years he will be twice as she is. How old are they?

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Question 856683: frank is eight years older than his sister. In three years he will be twice as she is. How old are they?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Let x represent sister's age ⇒ is Frank's age
Question States*** in 3 years...
(x+8) + 3 = 2(x+3)
x + 11 = 2x + 6
5 = x, sister's age. frank is 13
CHECKING our answer*** In 3 years, Frank will be twice sister's age.
16 = 2•8
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