SOLUTION: Larry is 8 years older than his sister. In 3 years, he will be twice as old as she is now. How old are they now?
im having a trouble once i get up to the substitution step. how
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im having a trouble once i get up to the substitution step. how
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Question 253532: Larry is 8 years older than his sister. In 3 years, he will be twice as old as she is now. How old are they now?
im having a trouble once i get up to the substitution step. how do you find out their ages? please show the work Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Larry=sis+8
(L+3)=2(s+3)
larry=13
sis= 5
13+3=2*(5+3)
16=16
ok
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