SOLUTION: Jim is three years more than twice Judy's age. How old is Jim if their ages total 54 years

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Question 982495: Jim is three years more than twice Judy's age. How old is Jim if their ages total 54 years
Answer by macston(5194)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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ANSWER: Jim is 37 years old.

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