SOLUTION: James is 12 years old. He will be 5/3 the age of his sister in 3 years. How old will the sister be in two years?

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Question 905840: James is 12 years old. He will be 5/3 the age of his sister in 3 years. How old will the sister be in two years?
Answer by 100601(6) About Me  (Show Source):
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J= age of James now
S= age of James' sister now
J=12
J+3=5/3(S+3)
12+3=5/3(S+3)
15= 5/3S+5
10= 5/3S
S= 6
6+2= 8