document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=222715>Question 222715</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> We are able to solve this problem using guess & check, but are unable to write it as an equation.  The ages of John & Mary total 27 years.  Mary's age plus twice John's age is 40.  How old is each person? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "M+ J = 27<BR>\n" );
document.write( "M+2J = 40<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "-J = -13<BR>\n" );
document.write( "J = 13<BR>\n" );
document.write( "M = 27<BR>\n" );
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