Lorraine T.
asked • 01/05/21Maggie's brother is three years younger than twice her age. The sum of their ages is 18. How old is Maggie
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Let x = Maggie's age. Then, her brother's age is 2x - 3.
So, x + (2x - 3) = 18
3x = 21
x = 7
Maggie is 7 years old and her brother is 11.
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