SOLUTION: Josh is 3 years older than her sister. in 22 years time, josh will be 19 years less than twice the age of her sister. How old is Josh now?

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Question 293725: Josh is 3 years older than her sister. in 22 years time, josh will be 19 years less than twice the age of her sister. How old is Josh now?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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J=josh S=Sister
J=3%2BS
%28J%2B22%29=2%28S%2B22%29-19
%28%283%2BS%29%2B22%29=2S%2B44-19
S%2B25=2S%2B25
0=S
J=3%2B0
J=3
josh is 3yrs old and his sis is a newborn baby.