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06-09-2019
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Maggie's brother is 11 years younger than three times her age. The sum of their ages is 37.
How old is Maggie?
Maggie is_______years old.

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08-09-2019

Answer:

x: Maggie's age

3x-11: Maggie's brother's age

3x-11+x = 37

4x - 11 = 37

4x = 48

x = 12 Maggie's age

3(12)- 11= 36-11= 25 years old ( Maggie's brother's age)

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