SOLUTION: The sum of twice Kenesha's age and 22 is equal to her mother's age. If Kenesha's mother is 46 years old, how old is Kenesha?

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Question 585407: The sum of twice Kenesha's age and 22 is equal to her mother's age. If Kenesha's mother is 46 years old, how old is Kenesha?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let X be Kenesha's age.
Let 46 be her mom's age.
2X+22=46
2x=46-22
2X=24
X=24/2
X=12 age of Kenesha.
PROOF:
2*12+22=46
24+22=46
46=46