Let K and T be the current ages of siblings, Katie and Thomas. Katie is currently twice the age of Thomas. In 6 years, Katie will be 4 times Thomas’s current age. How old are Katie and Thomas?
(a) Write a system of equations to describe the situation.
(b) Find the solution to the system and answer the question.
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Answer:

(a) K = 2T

K + 6 = 4T

(b) 2T + 6 = 4T

6 = 4T - 2T

6 = 2T

6/2 = 2T/2

T = 3

When T = 3, K = 6