SOLUTION: paul is two more then 3 times the age of his daughter. the sum of their ages is 62. how old is his daughter? how old is paul? i have been trying for hours and can't figure it out!

Question 663369: paul is two more then 3 times the age of his daughter. the sum of their ages is 62. how old is his daughter? how old is paul?
i have been trying for hours and can't figure it out!!! it is for my math homework and needs the answer ASAP
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
paul is two more then 3 times the age of his daughter. the sum of their ages is 62. how old is his daughter? how old is paul?
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p = Paul's age
d = daughter's age
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p = 3d + 2
p + d = 62
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Sub for p in the 2nd eqn

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