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Question 585566: Please help me solve this problem:
In 4 years, Steve's age will be 2 years less than twice anne's age. Three years ago, Steve was 3 times as old as anne was then. How old are they now?
Thanks..

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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s+4=2(a+4)-2;
s-3=3*(a-3)
a=8 s=18
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22=12*2-2
22=24-2
ok
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15=3*(5)
ok