SOLUTION: Alice is 10 years older as her brother Alex. In 5 years, she will be twice as old s her brother . Find the present ages of each?

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Question 1106121: Alice is 10 years older as her brother Alex. In 5 years, she will be twice as old s her brother . Find the present ages of each?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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Alice is 10 years older as THAN her brother Alex. In 5 years, she will be twice as old s her brother .

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y%2B10%2B5=2y%2B10
y%2B5=2y
highlight%285=y%29-----------brother
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highlight%28x=15%29---------Alice