SOLUTION: Jenny and Ann are sisters. Jenny is three times older than Ann. In four years, Jenny will be twice as old. How old are Jenny and ann?

SOLUTION: Jenny and Ann are sisters. Jenny is three times older than Ann. In four years, Jenny will be twice as old. How old are Jenny and ann?

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Question 929067: Jenny and Ann are sisters. Jenny is three times older than Ann. In four years, Jenny will be twice as old. How old are Jenny and ann?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x Ann's age. Jenny
In 3 years...
3x+ 3 = 2(x+3)
x = 3, Ann's age. Jenny is 9
and checking...in 3 years
12 = 2(6)

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