SOLUTION: Allisson is three times Carlos’s age plus 1. Their combined age is 49. How old is Allisson?

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Question 1170993: Allisson is three times Carlos’s age plus 1. Their combined age is 49. How old is Allisson?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
c, Carlos age
3c+1, Allisson's age


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