SOLUTION: Twice Betty’s age increased by three times Lorena’s age equals 65. Five times Betty’s age decreased by twice Lorena’s age equals 20. What is Lorena’s age?

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Question 1145223: Twice Betty’s age increased by three times Lorena’s age equals 65. Five times Betty’s age decreased by twice Lorena’s age equals 20.
What is Lorena’s age?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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    2B + 3L = 65.

    5B - 2L = 20.


Solve the system by any method you want / (you know).