SOLUTION: Jean’s age is 5 years more than twice Lucy’s age. The sum of their ages is 29. How old are each?

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Question 1086517: Jean’s age is 5 years more than twice Lucy’s age. The sum of their ages is 29. How old are each?
Answer by ikleyn(52803) About Me  (Show Source):
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J = 2L + 5,   (1)
J + L = 29.   (2)

Substitute (1) into (2). You will get

(2L + 5) + L = 29.


Can you solve this equation and find L, Lucy's age ?