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Maria is 5 times older than Anna. In 3 years, Maria’s age will be 24 years more than twice Anna’s age. How old are the two girls now?

Solution

M a r ia i s 5 t im es o l d er t han A nna . I n 3 ye a rs, M a r ia ’ s a g e w i ll b e 24 ye a rs m ore t han tw i ce A nna ’ s a g e . Ho w o l d a re t h e tw o g i r l s n o w ?

Solution

Anna^{'} s age is : 9

Maria^{'} s age is : 45

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

5 x + 3 = 24 + 2 (x + 3)

Solve for

x, 5 x + 3 = 24 + 2 (x + 3) : x = 9

Find age

Anna^{'} s age is : 9

Maria^{'} s age is : 45

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