Problema Solution

Sarah is twice as old as Anna. Ten years ago, the sum of their ages was 46 years. How old is Sarah.

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Let

x = Anna's age now

x - 10 = Anna's age 10 years ago

2x = Sarah's age now

2x - 10 = Sarah's age 10 years ago

10 years ago, the sum of their ages was 46 years means:

(x - 10) + (2x - 10) = 46

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x = 22 years

Sarah is 22 years old now.