SOLUTION: Karen is twice as old as Lori in 3 years the sum of their ages will be 42. Find their ages now.

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Question 1147796: Karen is twice as old as Lori in 3 years the sum of their ages will be 42. Find their ages now.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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Karen is twice as old as Lori[PERIOD].
In 3 years [COMMA], the sum of their ages will be 42.
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2L, Karen
L, Lori
2L%2B3%2BL%2B3=42

3L=42-6
3L=36
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Karen, highlight%2824%29