Question

fred is more than 3 years more than twice the age of jane. the sum of their ages is 48. how old is each?

Answer 1

f = 3+2j
f+j = 48

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Answer 2

Substitute 3+2j for f in the second equation and solve for j. Insert that value into the first equation to solve for f. Check by putting both values into the second equation.

Answer 3

75