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Question 1066333: A boy is 6 years older than his sister. In three years time he will be twice her age. What are their present ages?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 6 years, they'll b 6 & 12.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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A boy is 6 years older than his sister. In three years time he will be twice her age. What are their present ages?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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g+6, boy
g, girl

g%2B6%2B3=2%28g%2B3%29
g%2B9=2g%2B6
highlight%283=g%29
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highlight%28g%2B6=9%29