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Jim will be x years old in two years. At that time, his sister will be twice as old as he will be. How old is Jim's sister now?

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Answer:

Jim's sister age now is ( 2x - 2) years.

Explanation:

Given

Jim will be x years old in two years

At that time, his sister will be twice as old as he will be

Thus, the age of sister in two years = 2*Jim's age in 2 years

the age of sister in two years = 2*x years = 2x years

Jim's sister age now will be 2 years lesser than the age found above which is her age after two year

Jim's sister age now = age of sister in two years - 2 years

Jim's sister age now = 2x years - 2 years

Jim's sister age now = ( 2x - 2) years

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