SOLUTION: Alan is 5 years older than Bob. Bob is twice as old as Cindy. All their ages add up to 20. What are their ages?

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Question 1119091: Alan is 5 years older than Bob.
Bob is twice as old as Cindy.
All their ages add up to 20.
What are their ages?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Shin123:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
PERSON     AGE
Alan       2x+5
Bob        2x
Cindy      x
SUM       20

Form the sum equation and solve...
Answer by Shin123(626)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P         A
Alan   2x+5
Bob     2x
Cindy   x
Sum   20




3*2=6 6+5=11
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