SOLUTION: Paul's age is six less than twice Lucien's age. Two years ago, the sum of their age was 29. How old is Lucien?
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Question 186309: Paul's age is six less than twice Lucien's age. Two years ago, the sum of their age was 29. How old is Lucien?
Answer by feliz1965(151) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Paul's age now = 2x - 6
Lucien's age now = x
Paul's age 2 years ago = (2x - 6) - 2
Lucien's age 2 years ago = x - 2
(2x - 6) - 2 + x - 2 = 29
3x - 10 = 29
3x = 10 + 29
3x = 39
x = 39/3
x = 13
Lucien is 13 years old.
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