SOLUTION: Bill is one year less than twice as old as his sister Caroline. The total of their ages is 26. How old is Bill?
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Question 324699: Bill is one year less than twice as old as his sister Caroline. The total of their ages is 26. How old is Bill?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Bill and Caroline
B=2C-1
B+C=26
2C-1+C=26
3C-1=26
3C=27
C=9
B=17
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