SOLUTION: Edward is three times as old as Bella. Jacob is 3 less than twice Bella’s age. Their combined ages are 183 years. How old is each? Please show work...thank you in advance!
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Question 1163604: Edward is three times as old as Bella. Jacob is 3 less than twice Bella’s age. Their combined ages are 183 years. How old is each? Please show work...thank you in advance!
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
for Bella, then
for Edward and
for Jacob.
Solve for
, then calculate
and
John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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