SOLUTION: Sams sister is twice his age. Sams brother is 6 years older than Sam. Their combined age adds up to 36. How is old is Sam, his brother and his sister?

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Question 872942: Sams sister is twice his age. Sams brother is 6 years older than Sam. Their combined age adds up to 36. How is old is Sam, his brother and his sister?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Sam + Sister + bother
x + 2x + (x+6) = 36
4x = 30
Problem Does NOT yield an Whole Number Age for Sam
7 1/2 + 15 + 13 1/2 = 36
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