damonjones24 damonjones24
  • 16-11-2019
  • Mathematics
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Charles is
15 years older than his sister Barbara. In
12 years, he will be twice as old as Barbara. How old is each of them now?

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staradivago31 staradivago31
  • 16-11-2019

Answer:

Charles = 18

Barbara = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Currently

Charles: x+15

Barbara: x

In twelve years

Charles: x+27

Barbara: x+12

Equation - Charles's age in twelve years will be double Barbara's age in twelve years. Using the information about, create the equation

x+27=2(x+12)

x+27=2x+24

x=3

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