SOLUTION: Amber is 5 years younger than Sofia. In 4 years, Sofia will be twice as old as Amber. What is their Present Age?

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Question 1160857: Amber is 5 years younger than Sofia. In 4 years, Sofia will be twice as old as Amber. What is their Present Age?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Amber, x-5
Sofia, x
x%2B4=2%28x-5%2B4%29
x%2B4=2%28x-1%29
x%2B4=2x-2
highlight%286=x%29------------Sofia
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x-5=6-5=highlight%281%29--------Amber