document.write( "Question 856674: John's mom, Margaret, is three times older than him. In 15 years, Margaret will be twice the age of John. How old are John and Margaret? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "Let x represent Johnr's age   ⇒   is Margaret's age
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document.write( "Question States*** in 15 years...
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document.write( " 3x + 15  = 2(x+15)
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document.write( "   3x + 15 = 2x + 30
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document.write( "        x = 15, John's age.  Margaret is 45
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document.write( "CHECKING our answer*** In 15 years, Margaret will be twice John's age.
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document.write( "  60= 2•30
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