molly9 molly9
  • 09-09-2015
  • Mathematics
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Maggie's brother is 3 years younger than twice her age. the sum of their ages is 24. how old is Maggie?

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tals75 tals75
  • 09-09-2015
Let x be Maggie's age                    So Maggie's age is 9
Her brother's age 2x-3
Their total age is x+2x-3=24
Solve equation for x
3x=24+3
3x=27
3x/3=27/3
x=9
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