SOLUTION: susan is six years older than ana. she is twice as old as ana. how old is each now?

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Question 533200: susan is six years older than ana. she is twice as old as ana. how old is each now?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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susan is six years older than ana.
she is twice as old as ana.
how old is each now?
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Equations:
s = a + 6
s = 2a
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Substitute for "s" and solve for "a":
2a = a + 6
a = 6 (Ana's age now)
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Solve for "s":
s = a + 6
Susan = 12 (Susan's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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