SOLUTION: The age of James is twice as old as his son, Joey. If the sum of their ages is 78, find the age of Joey.

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Question 1174958: The age of James is twice as old as his son, Joey. If the sum of their ages is 78, find the age of Joey.

Answer by ikleyn(52788)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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                            See how it  SHOULD  BE  worded. 

    +-----------------------------------------------------------+
    |   James is twice as old as his son, Joey.                 |
    |   If the sum of their ages is 78, find the age of Joey.   |
    +-----------------------------------------------------------+


Solution 

    x + 2x = 78.


You do the rest.



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