SOLUTION: megan's age is twice that of her brother sam. the sum of their ages is 24. find the age of each.

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Question 1149227: megan's age is twice that of her brother sam. the sum of their ages is 24. find the age of each.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Megan, 2b
Sam, b

2b%2Bb=24
highlight%28b=8%29
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highlight%282b=16%29