SOLUTION: Mike will be 20yrs old in 3yrs, His sister will be 5yrs older in 2yrs. How old is Mike’s sister now

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Question 932074: Mike will be 20yrs old in 3yrs, His sister will be 5yrs older in 2yrs. How old is Mike’s sister now
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Mike will be 20yrs old in 3yrs. Mike is 17 NOW
....
x the sister's age now
x + 2 = (17+2) + 5
x = 22, the sister's age now
And.. a check
24 = 19 + 5

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