SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Steve, John, and Emily is 42. Steve and John are twins and are 3 years older than Emily. How old are the twins?

SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Steve, John, and Emily is 42. Steve and John are twins and are 3 years older than Emily. How old are the twins?

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Question 1172060: The sum of the ages of Steve, John, and Emily is 42. Steve and John are twins and are 3 years older than Emily. How old are the twins?
Answer by ikleyn(52776) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    x + x + (x-3) = 42.


You do the rest.

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