SOLUTION: Susan is 16 years older than her brother. 10 years later, she will be twice as old as her brother. Find the present ages of Susan and her brother.
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Question 629537: Susan is 16 years older than her brother. 10 years later, she will be twice as old as her brother. Find the present ages of Susan and her brother. Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
Hi,
Susan is 16 years older than her brother's age.
10 years later, she will be twice as old as her brother.
Question states*** 10 years from now...
(x+16) + 10 = 2(x+10)
6 = x, bother's age, Susan is 22
and ...10 yrs from now
