SOLUTION: Sam's age is five years more than twice Jessica's age. Together, the sum of their ages is 17. Let J = Jessica's age. How old is Sam?
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Question 1093931: Sam's age is five years more than twice Jessica's age. Together, the sum of their ages is 17. Let J = Jessica's age. How old is Sam?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Jessica's age now
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Sam's age is:
and
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Sam is 13
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Check:
The sum of their ages is 17
OK
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