SOLUTION: Is Samuel Is 8 Years Old, And You Double Irene's Age She Will Be 4 Years Older Than Samuel. Or, If You Add 2 Years To Irene's Age, They Will Both Be The Same Age. How Old Is Irene?

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Question 673187: Is Samuel Is 8 Years Old, And You Double Irene's Age She Will Be 4 Years Older Than Samuel. Or, If You Add 2 Years To Irene's Age, They Will Both Be The Same Age. How Old Is Irene?
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If Samuel Is 8 Years Old, And You Double Irene's Age, She Will Be 4 Years Older Than Samuel.
2I = 8 + 4
2I = 12
I = 6 yrs old
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Or, If You Add 2 Years To Irene's Age, They Will Both Be The Same Age.
I + 2 = 8
I = 6, (again)