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Question 1137722: lea is 8 years older than lester. in 4 years she will be twice his age. how old is she now ? brainly
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let Lester's age = +x+
+x+%2B+8+ = Lea's age now
+x+%2B+8+%2B+4+=+2%2A%28+x+%2B+4+%29+
+x+%2B+12+=+2x+%2B+8+
+x+=+4+
and
+x+%2B+8+=+12+
She is 12 now
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check:
In 4 yrs she is 16
In 4 yrs he is 8
So she will be twice his age