SOLUTION: aftab is y years old Boris is 3 years older than aftab and Collin is twice Aftab's age the sum of their ages is 71 Years. How old is aftab ?

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Question 1037088: aftab is y years old Boris is 3 years older than aftab and Collin is twice Aftab's age the sum of their ages is 71 Years.
How old is aftab ?

Found 2 solutions by jorel555, Vixiachase:
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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If aftab is y, then:
y+(y+3)+2y=71
4y=68
y=17
aftab is 17!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer by Vixiachase(22) About Me  (Show Source):