SOLUTION: Larry is 8 years older than his sister. In 3 years, he will be twice as old as she is now. How old are they now?

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Question 941737: Larry is 8 years older than his sister. In 3 years, he will be twice as old as she is now. How old are they now?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Larry is 8 years older than his sister. In 3 years, he will be twice as old as she is now. How old are they now?
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The difference will remain 8 years.
--> in 3 years they'll be 8 & 16