SOLUTION: A brother after four years will be twice the age of his sister. Sum of ages is 46. What is sisters age.?

Question 927430: A brother after four years will be twice the age of his sister. Sum of ages is 46. What is sisters age.?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = brother age now
y = sister age now
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x + 4 = 2(y + 4)
x + y = 46
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x + 4 = 2y + 8
x + y = 46
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x - 2y = 4
x + y = 46
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solution:
x = brother age now = 32
y = sister age now = 14
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