SOLUTION: ana is 5 years than twice as paul. Sum of their age is 19. how old are they?

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Question 347064: ana is 5 years than twice as paul. Sum of their age is 19. how old are they?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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"ana is 5 years than twice as paul"
Is Ana 5 years older or 5 years younger than twice Paul??
It's unclear from your explanation.
Ana is 5 years older than twice Paul's age.
A=5%2B2P
A%2BP=19
Substitute for A.
5%2B2P%2BP=19
3P=14
P=14%2F3 years old
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A=5%2B28%2F3
A=15%2F3%2B28%2F3
A=42%2F3 years old
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