SOLUTION: Five years ago a girl was one-half as old as her brother was then, and now she is three years younger than he is. Find their present ages.
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Question 971827: Five years ago a girl was one-half as old as her brother was then, and now she is three years younger than he is. Find their present ages.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Five years ago a girl was one-half as old as her brother was then, and now she is three years younger than he is. Find their present ages.
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She was always 3 yrs younger --> 3 & 6 five years ago.
--> 8 & 11 now.
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