SOLUTION: Angela is three years old than twice her brother Thomas'age. If Angela is 17, how old is Thomas?

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Question 1087411: Angela is three years old than twice her brother Thomas'age. If Angela is 17, how old is Thomas?

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Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(17-3)/2=?
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Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Thomas's age now
= Angela's age now
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Thomas is 7
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check:




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