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27 and 56

Let x represent Catherine's age and y represent her mother's age.

The, from the problem, we have the following two equations:

x+y=83

y+2=2(x+2)

Now find y in terms of x in the second equation, substitute that value of y into the first equation, and solve:

y+2=2x+4

y=2x+2

x+2x+2=83

3x+2=83

3x=83-2=81

x=81/3=27

y=2*27+2=56

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Q: Catherine's age and her mother's age when added together makes 83. in 2 years time Catherine's mother will be twice as old as Catherine. how old are they both now?
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