SOLUTION: Jayden is 14 years old. His cousin is three less than twice the age of Jayden. How old is his cousin?

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Question 1169944: Jayden is 14 years old. His cousin is three less than twice the age of Jayden. How old is his cousin?
Found 2 solutions by greenestamps, josgarithmetic:
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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Double Jayden's age and then subtract 3.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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His cousin is three less than twice the age of Jayden. How old is his cousin?
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2j-3, and you are already given j=14.