SOLUTION: John is three years older than Jim. Jim is four years less than twice David's age. How old are the three boys if their ages add up to 35?

Question 1174692: John is three years older than Jim. Jim is four years less than twice David's age. How old are the three boys if their ages add up to 35?

Answer by ikleyn(52794) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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John       +  Jim    + David = 35


((2x-4)+3) + (2x-4)  +  x    = 35



It is your equation.


Now you should solve it and determine x, which is the David's age.

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