Question 1100456
We know Sarah is 8, and Marie is 18. Let n be the number of years ago since Marie was twice Sarahs' age. Then:
18-n=2(8-n)
18-n=16-2n
-n=2
n=-2
-(-2)=+2
Marie will not be twice as old as Sarah for another 2 years
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