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John's age is seventeen years less than twice Isabella's age. Together, the sum of their ages is 40. How old is John?
9 years ago

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Reiny
Isabella's age --- x
John's age ----- 2x - 17

x + 2x-17 = 40

solve for x and sub into my definitions
9 years ago

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