SOLUTION: The sum of Sue and John's age is 48. Sue is 9 years older than twice John's age. How old are Sue and John? And can you please explain step by step what to do in order to solve this

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Question 856708: The sum of Sue and John's age is 48. Sue is 9 years older than twice John's age. How old are Sue and John? And can you please explain step by step what to do in order to solve this? Thanks!
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent John's age   ⇒  +highlight_green%2848-x%29 is Sue's age

Question States*** Sue is 9 years older than twice John's age.

(48-x) = 2x + 9

   39 = 3x

        x = 13, John's age.  Sue is 35   48+-13

CHECKING our answer*** Sue is 9 years older than twice John's age

  35= 2•13 + 9 = 26 + 9 = 35

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