SOLUTION: Tom age is two years less than twice davids age. If the sum of their ages is 40. How old is each person?

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Question 1091463: Tom age is two years less than twice davids age. If the sum of their ages is 40. How old is each person?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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d, David's age
%282d-2%29%2Bd=40
Solve for d and evaluate Tom's age.