The age of the two children
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Emily and William are brothers and sisters. One day, the two children have a discussion in their rooms:
- You know Emily, if I took 2 years at my age and I gave them to you, you would double my age.
- Yes, but if you gave me 3 years of your age, it would make mine three times greater than yours.
How old are the two children?
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The 2 children are twins and 6 years old.
First case, Guillaume is 4 years old (6-2) and Emilie 8 years old (6+2).
Second case, Guillaume is 3 years old (6-3) and Emilie 9 years old (6+3).
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The age of the two children