SOLUTION: If john's age is 2 years nore than twice mary's age, and the sum of their age is 32. How old are they?

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Question 1096512: If john's age is 2 years nore than twice mary's age, and the sum of their age is 32. How old are they?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mary is x years old
John is 2x+2 years old.
they add to 32
x+2x+2=32
3x=30
x=10 years (Mary)
John is 22 years old.