SOLUTION: Jacob is 7 years older than twice Sarah's age. If the sum of their ages is 61, how old is Jacob?

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Question 1054499: Jacob is 7 years older than twice Sarah's age.
If the sum of their ages is 61, how old is Jacob?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jacob is 7 years older than twice Sarah's age.


J = 2S + 7

...the sum of their ages is 61.


J + S = 61

Solve this system by substitution.

system%28J=2S%2B7%2CJ%2BS=61%29

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