SOLUTION: Maggie's brother is 3 years younger than twice her age. Together their age equals 24. How old is Maggie?

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Question 1044119: Maggie's brother is 3 years younger than twice her age. Together their age equals 24. How old is Maggie?
Answer by advanced_Learner(501)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
maggie age x
bro age 2x-3
x+2x-3=24
x=9
bro is 15

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