SOLUTION: Jenny and Ann are sisters. Jenny is three times older than Ann. In four years, Jenny will be twice as old. How old are Jenny and ann?

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Question 929067: Jenny and Ann are sisters. Jenny is three times older than Ann. In four years, Jenny will be twice as old. How old are Jenny and ann?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Ann's age. Jenny 3x
In 3 years...
3x+ 3 = 2(x+3)
x = 3, Ann's age. Jenny is 93%2A3
and checking...in 3 years
12 = 2(6)