SOLUTION: Sally is 2 years older than three times her brother Jim’s age. If Jim is 4 years old, how old is Sally? would it be like since it says "sally is 2 years older than three times her

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Question 778326: Sally is 2 years older than three times her brother Jim’s age. If Jim is 4 years old, how old is Sally?
would it be like since it says "sally is 2 years older than three times her brother" it would equal 6 right? ?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s = Sally's age
j = Jim's age

and
What value is s ?

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