SOLUTION: Stephanie is two years younger than three times Jeff's age. If Stephanie is 22, how old is Jeff?

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Question 1104686: Stephanie is two years younger than three times Jeff's age. If Stephanie is 22, how old is Jeff?
Answer by ikleyn(52817) About Me  (Show Source):
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S = 3J - 2,

S = 22

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22 = 3J - 2  ====>  22+2 = 3J  ====>  J = 24%2F3  = 8.


Answer.  Jeff is 8 years old.