document.write( "Question 499064: I know the answer but I dont know which equation I would use. How would I start this equation? >>>> Jim is 6 years older than twice Sue's age. The sum of their ages is 72. How old are each? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #337368 by chessace(471)\"\" \"About 
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Just translate English to algebra:
\n" ); document.write( "J = 6 + 2 * S
\n" ); document.write( "J + S = 72
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