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Today,Hector is 5 years older than his sister. In 5 years , he will be 3 times as old as she will be. How old are hectoe and his sister today?

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How old are *hector* and his sister today?

H = s + 5

H + 5 = 3s

(s+5) + 5 = 3s

Solve for s, then H.

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