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Meg is 20 years younger than Phillip. In three years phillp will be twice as old as Meg will be. How old is each now?
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Meg is 20 years younger than Phillip. In three years phillp will be twice as old as Meg will be. How old is each now?
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Question 1106255: I am working on an age problem this is the question:
Meg is 20 years younger than Phillip. In three years phillp will be twice as old as Meg will be. How old is each now?
I know the let statement and all, but i am confused on how to set up the equation when it says in tree years or twice as old. Found 3 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn, josgarithmetic:Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Meg is 20 years younger than Phillip. In three years phillp will be twice as old as Meg will be. How old is each now?
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In 3 years, he's 2x her age and 20 years older.
--> 20 & 40 in 3 years.
--> 17 & 37 now.
No setup or equation needed.
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