SOLUTION: John's age is seventeen years less than twice Isabella's age. Together, the sum of their ages is two more than twice Isabella's age. How old is John?

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Question 903992: John's age is seventeen years less than twice Isabella's age. Together, the sum of their ages is two more than twice Isabella's age. How old is John?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Isabella's age
(2x-17) + x = 2x + 2
x = 19, Isabella's age. John is 21 2%2A19-17
And...checking
40 = 38 + 2