SOLUTION: Write an equation for each problem. Do not try to solve. Carolyn is three times as old as her brother Dennis, who is 6 years older than their brother Brian. The sum of their ages

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Question 346164: Write an equation for each problem. Do not try to solve. Carolyn is three times as old as her brother
Dennis, who is 6 years older than their brother Brian. The sum of their ages is 44. How old is Carolyn?
[A] 3D+ D+ D+ 6 = 44 [B] 3D+ D- D+ 6 = 44
[C] 3D+ D+ D- 6 = 44 [D] 3D- D+ D+ 6 = 44
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let C be Carolyn's age, D be Dennis' age, and B be Brian's age.
C = 3D
D = B + 6
C + D + B = 44