SOLUTION: the sum of the ages of three children is 83. the third child is half the age of the second child. the second child is three years younger than the first child. what are the ages of

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Question 924819: the sum of the ages of three children is 83. the third child is half the age of the second child. the second child is three years younger than the first child. what are the ages of these three children?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the first child's age
1st + 2nd + 3rd
x + (x-3) + (x-3)/2 = 83
2x + 2x -6 + x - 3 = 166
5x = 175
x = 35
Ages are: 35, 32, 16
And...checking
Sum = 83