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Bridget is 16 years younger than her sister, Hannelie. In 10 years, Hannelie will be 2 times as old as Bridget. How old is Bridget now?

Solution

B r i d g e t i s 16 ye a rs yo u n g er t han h er s i s t er, H ann e l i e . I n 10 ye a rs, H ann e l i e w i ll b e 2 t im es a s o l d a s B r i d g e t . Ho w o l d i s B r i d g e t n o w ?

Solution

Bridget^{'} s age is : 6

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 16 + 10 = 2 (x + 10)

Solve for

x, x + 16 + 10 = 2 (x + 10) : x = 6

Bridget^{'} s age is : 6

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