SOLUTION: A woman is 15 years older than her younger brother. Six years ago, her brother is one-half as old as his elder sister. How old are they now?

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Question 989144: A woman is 15 years older than her younger brother. Six years ago, her brother is one-half as old as his elder sister. How old are they now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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w woman
b brother

The woman is the same as the elder sister; and the younger brother is the same as "her" brother.

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