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  • 16-08-2018
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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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  • 16-08-2018

Let x=Maggie's age.

2x-3= brother's age

x+2x-3=24

3x-3=24

3x-3+3=24+3

3x=27

3x/3=27/3

x=9



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