SOLUTION: Edward is three times as old as Bella. Jacob is 3 less than twice Bella’s age. Their combined ages are 183 years. How old is each? Please show work...thank you in advance!

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Question 1163604: Edward is three times as old as Bella. Jacob is 3 less than twice Bella’s age. Their combined ages are 183 years. How old is each? Please show work...thank you in advance!
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


for Bella, then for Edward and for Jacob.



Solve for , then calculate and


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it