SOLUTION: Wilma is thirteen years older than Beverly. In nine years, Wilma will be twice as old as Beverly. How old is Beverly?

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Question 19930: Wilma is thirteen years older than Beverly. In nine years, Wilma will be twice as old as Beverly. How old is Beverly?
Answer by Kalmetam(43) About Me  (Show Source):
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13+13=26 right? Wilma will be 26 in 9 years so 26-9= 3 under 20 which is 17. Wilma is currently 17 so Beverly is 13 years younger so 17-13 is 4! Beverly is 4 years old!