SOLUTION: X is twice older than Y but 6 years ago she was 5 times old as he. then what is her age now?
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Question 885340: X is twice older than Y but 6 years ago she was 5 times old as he. then what is her age now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2Y - 6 = 5(Y-6)
24 = 3Y
8 = Y, her age now
and...6 years ago
10 = 5•2
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