SOLUTION: Angela is three years old than twice her brother Thomas'age. If Angela is 17, how old is Thomas?

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Question 1087411: Angela is three years old than twice her brother Thomas'age. If Angela is 17, how old is Thomas?

Found 2 solutions by jorel1380, josmiceli:
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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(17-3)/2=?
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = Thomas's age now
+2x+%2B+3+ = Angela's age now
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+2x+%2B+3+=+17+
+2x+=+14+
+x+=+7+
Thomas is 7
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check:
+2x+%2B+3+=+17+
+2%2A7+%2B+3+=+17+
+14+%2B+3+=+17+
+17+=+17+
OK