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  • 10-09-2020
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Maggie's brother is 3 years younger than twice her age. The sum of their ages is 36. How old is Maggie? Maggie is years old.

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  • 10-09-2020

Answer:

Maggie is 13 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

Maggie's age is: x

Maggie's brother's age is: 2x - 3

The sum of the ages = 36

x + 2x - 3 = 36

3x - 3 = 36

3x = 39

x = 13

Answer: Maggie is 13 years old.

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