SOLUTION: George is 3 years older than Janet. 3 times Georges age added to twice Janet's age is 24. How old are George and Janet?
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Question 847604: George is 3 years older than Janet. 3 times Georges age added to twice Janet's age is 24. How old are George and Janet?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
g=j+3
3g+2j=24
3(j+3)+2j=24
3j+9+2j=24
5j=15
j=3
g=6
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