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Question 1075531: Mr. khan has two daughters. His oldest daughter is 2 years older that his youngest. in ten years the sum of their ages will be 38. How old is each daughter today?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, youngest daughter
y, oldest daughter

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x%2By=38-20
x%2By=18

x%2B%28x%2B2%29=18
2x=16
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