SOLUTION: Natasha is three times as old as Nikolai. In 10 years, Natasha will be 2 years younger than twice Nikolai’s age. How old are Natasha and Nikolai?

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Question 1053485: Natasha is three times as old as Nikolai. In 10 years, Natasha will be 2 years younger than twice
Nikolai’s age. How old are Natasha and Nikolai?

Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let n represent Nikolai. Then Natasha is 3n. So:
2(n+10)-2=3n+10
2n+18=3n+10
n=8
Nikolai is 8; Natasha is 24. ☺☺☺☺