SOLUTION: Age of brother is twice the age of his sister. 3 years back, age of brother was 3 times the age of his sister.find their present ages??

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Question 879694: Age of brother is twice the age of his sister. 3 years back, age of brother was 3 times the age of his sister.find their present ages??

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Let x represent sister's age
Question States***3 years ago...
2x - 3 = 3(x-3)
2x- 3 = 3x-9
6 = x, the sister's age. Bother is 12
CHECKING our answer***3 years ago...

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