SOLUTION: w + 3 = b b x 2 = j w + b + j = 41 I cant seem to find out how to get w,b and j. Any and all help is appreciated.

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Question 988920: w + 3 = b
b x 2 = j
w + b + j = 41
I cant seem to find out how to get w,b and j. Any and all help is appreciated.
Answer by JoelSchwartz(130) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b=w+3
j=2b
2(w+3)=j
2w+6=j
w+b+j=41
w+w+3+2w+6=41
4w=41-9
4w=32
w=8
b=11
j=22