SOLUTION: a woman is 3 years older than her sister and 5 years older than her brother.Find their total age.

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Question 1090348: a woman is 3 years older than her sister and 5 years older than her brother.Find their total age.



Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
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PERSON    AGE
Sister     w-3
Woman      w
Brother    w-5

The woman is older than both the siblings.
Total age, or SUM of their ages: %28w-3%29%2Bw%2B%28w-5%29=highlight%283w-8%29

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Define "their total age."