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Question 1095486: jacob is 10 years younger then twice marys age jacob is 32 how old is mary
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = mary's age
given:

Add to both sides

Divide both sides by

Mary is 21

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