SOLUTION: sarahs age is 15 more than twice jose's age. if the sum of thier ages is 57,how old are they?

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: sarahs age is 15 more than twice jose's age. if the sum of thier ages is 57,how old are they? This question is from textbook alebra1

Answer by checkley77(12844)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+(2X+15)=57
X+2X=57-15
3X=42
X=42/3
X=14 jOSE'S AGE.
2*14+15=28+15=43 SARAH'S AGE.
PROOF:
14+43=57
57=57

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