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Debbie is 5 years older than

Susan. In 2 years, Susan will be
half the age of Debbie. How old
is Susan now?

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Answer:

Susan is 3 years and Debbie is 8 years old. after 2 years Susan will be 5 Years and Debbie will be 10 years old

Explanation:

let the present age of Susan be x years then Debbie is x+5 years

in 2 years

x +2 = x+5+2/2

x+2=x+7/2

2x +4 = x+7

x=3

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