SOLUTION: Leona is 12 years old, and her sister Vicki is 2 years old. How old will each of them be when Leona is twice as old as Vicki?

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Question 503941: Leona is 12 years old, and her sister Vicki is 2 years old. How old will each of them be when Leona is twice as old as Vicki?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +a+ = years from now when Leona will be twice as old as Vicki
+12+%2B+a+=+2%2A%28+2+%2B+a+%29+
+12+%2B+a+=+4+%2B+2a+
+a+=+8+
In 8 years, Leona will be twice as old as Vicki