SOLUTION: angela’s aunt is two more than three times her age. The total of their ages is 54. How old is Angela and how old is her aunt?

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Question 1174651: angela’s aunt is two more than three times her age. The total of their ages is 54. How old is Angela and how old is her aunt?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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angela’s aunt is two more than three times her age. The total of their ages is 54.
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angela=13 and aunt=41

Answer by ikleyn(52790) About Me  (Show Source):
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    Angela +  aunt  = 54


     A     + (3A+2) = 54


          4A        = 54 - 2 = 52


           A                 = 52/4 = 13


ANSWER.  Angela is 13 years old.  Her aunt is  3*13 + 2 = 41 years old.


CHECK.   13 + 41 = 54.    ! Correct !

Solved.

The answer by @josgarithmetic is WRONG --- so ignore it.