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Question 1097753: Margaret is 14 years old. Two years ago she was twice as old as her brother Tony. When will they both be the same age?
Found 3 solutions by ikleyn, MathTherapy, Alan3354:
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two years ago Margaret was 12 years old; hence, Tony was 6 years old then,

and the age difference between them was 6 years.



This age difference will remain forever;  hence, the answer to the problem question is "NEVER".


Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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Margaret is 14 years old. Two years ago she was twice as old as her brother Tony. When will they both be the same age?
Same age? You "gotta" be kidding!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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If death stops the aging process, 6 years after Tony's death, if she lives that long.