SOLUTION: jennifer is 3 years older than Luke and 2 years younger than Evan.Their total age is 44. How old is each child?

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Question 1034052: jennifer is 3 years older than Luke and 2 years younger than Evan.Their total age is 44. How old is each child?
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let J equal jennifer's age, L=luke's age, E=evan's age:
J+L+E=44
J-3=Luke
E-2=Jennifer
J+(J-3)+(J+2)=44
3J-1=44
3J=45
J=15
Jennifer is 15, Luke is 12, and Evan is 17!!!!!!