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Question 1019432: jessica and her sister have ages that total 55. jessica's sister is one more than twice jessica age. write a system of equations to represent this scenario Answer by FrankM(1040) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! J+S=55
S=2J+1
(you only asked for equations, but here is the rest)
J+2J+1=55
3J+1=55
3J=54
J=18
S=37