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Question 900823: michael is 35 years younger than rosa three years ago rosa was two times michaels age how old is michael now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

r-3 = 2(r-35 -3)

r-3 = 2(r-38)

r-3 = 2r - 76

73 = r, Rosa's Age

Michael is  38 73-35

And... checking 3 years ago...

 70 = 2*35