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Question 271611: Bordon is ten years older than his sister. In three years, he will be twice as old as she is now. How old are they now?
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Bordon is ten years older than his sister. In three years, he will be twice as old as she is now. How old are they now?
let sister's age be x
Bordon's age will be x+10
After three years

And Bordens age will be x+10+3
x+10+3= 2x
10+3= 2x-x
x=13------------- sister's age
Bordon's age ---------- 13+10= 23 years