SOLUTION: Scott is twice as old as ben. Donna is 6 years older than ben. The sum of their ages is 34. What is each of their ages?

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Question 1052424: Scott is twice as old as ben. Donna is 6 years older than ben. The sum of their ages is 34. What is each of their ages?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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S=2B
D=B%2B6
S%2BD%2BB=34
Substitute,
2B%2BB%2B6%2BB=34
4B%2B6=34
4B=28
B=7
Then,
S=2%287%29=14
D=7%2B6=13