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Find thier ages




By rizzabeldua on Dec 11, 2008

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edwin is twice as old as ruel. in 3 years, edwin willbe 13 years lessthan thrice as old as ruel. Find thier ages

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posted on Dec 12, 2008
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wayneard

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Edwin is 14. Ruel is 7.

In 3 years Edwin will be 17. Edwin will be 10. (3*10 - 13 = 17)

Let x=Ruel's age now, and 2x=Edwin's age now.

2x+3=3(x+3)-13
2x+3=3x+9-13
2x+3=3x-4
2x+7=3x
7=x

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