SOLUTION: Maria is now 3 years younger than her sister, Ann. Four years ago, Maria’s age was one-half Anna’s age. How old is each girl now?

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Question 1011707: Maria is now 3 years younger than her sister, Ann. Four years ago, Maria’s age was one-half Anna’s age. How old is each girl now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ages now are m and a.

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