SOLUTION: John's age is seventeen years less than twice Isabella's age. Together, the sum of their ages is two more than twice Isabella's age. How old is John?
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Question 903992: John's age is seventeen years less than twice Isabella's age. Together, the sum of their ages is two more than twice Isabella's age. How old is John?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x Isabella's age
(2x-17) + x = 2x + 2
x = 19, Isabella's age. John is 21
And...checking
40 = 38 + 2
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