SOLUTION: How old is Madison if twelve more than twice her age is forty?

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Question 990382: How old is Madison if twelve more than twice her age is forty?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+12=40
2x=28
x=28/2
x=14