document.write( "Question 1156288: Evan is 6 years old. His sister is 15 years old.
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document.write( "Then at that time, Evan will be 6+x years old; His sister will be 15+x years old.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The condition is\r\n" );
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document.write( "    2*(6+x) = 15+x.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Simplify and solve\r\n" );
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document.write( "    12 + 2x = 15 + x\r\n" );
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document.write( "    2x - x = 15 - 12\r\n" );
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document.write( "     x     = 3.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The problem is just solved.\r\n" );
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document.write( "It will happen in 3 years.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Evan will be 6+3 = 9 years old;  his suster will be  15+3 = 18 years old.   ANSWER\r\n" );
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