SOLUTION: Sally is 6 years more then 2 times as old as sue. 48 years difference. How old is sally ?

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Question 656753: Sally is 6 years more then 2 times as old as sue. 48 years difference. How old is sally ?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Sally is 6 years more then 2 times as old as sue's age highlight%28x%29

sue's age:  x

Sally's age:  2x+6

Question states***48 years difference (in age)

 (2x+6) - x = 48

    x = 42, Sue's age.  Sally is 90

and...

90-42+=+48