SOLUTION: Mina is 7 years older than her sister. In 10 years the sum of their ages will be 61

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Question 850410: Mina is 7 years older than her sister. In 10 years the sum of their ages will be 61
Answer by Seutip(231) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x - be Mina's sister age now
x+7 - be Mina's age now
x+10 - be Mina's sister age now
x+17 - be Mina's age now
x%2B10%2Bx%2B17=61
2x=34
x=17
Mina's sister is 17 yo and Mina is 24 yo.
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