SOLUTION: I know the answer but I dont know which equation I would use. How would I start this equation? >>>> Jim is 6 years older than twice Sue's age. The sum of their ages is 72. How old
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Question 499064: I know the answer but I dont know which equation I would use. How would I start this equation? >>>> Jim is 6 years older than twice Sue's age. The sum of their ages is 72. How old are each?
Answer by chessace(471) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Just translate English to algebra:
J = 6 + 2 * S
J + S = 72
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