Algebra word problem

Question

mr reed has three kids. He know the sum of their ages is 30. The sum of the two younger children equals the sum of the oldest. In three years , the youngest will be half the age of the oldest now. Find the age of all 3 kids and explain

Answer 1

The sum of the two younger children equals the sum of the oldest does not make sense.

 

isn't it The sum of the two younger children equals the age of the oldest?