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3. Adam is 20 years younger than Brian. In two years Brian will be twice as old as Adam is now. How old are they now? Solve using elimination method.
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3. Adam is 20 years younger than Brian. In two years Brian will be twice as old as Adam is now. How old

are they now? Solve using elimination method.

3. Adam is 20 years younger than Brian. In two years Brian will be twice as old as-example-1
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Answer:

a=22. b=42

Explanation:

a=b-20

2a=b+2

multiply first equation by -1

add two equations

a=22

b=42

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