SOLUTION: the ratio between the ages of two sisters is 4:3. the elder sister is 3 years older than the younger one. find the ages of the two sisters

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Question 812510: the ratio between the ages of two sisters is 4:3. the elder sister is 3 years older than the younger one. find the ages of the two sisters
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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4a=3b,
b=a+3
a = 9, b = 12