SOLUTION: Joseph is 3 years younger than twice his sisters age . Joseph is 17 years old . How old is his sister ?

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Question 1101627: Joseph is 3 years younger than twice his sisters age . Joseph is 17 years old . How old is his sister ?
Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
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2*sister = 17 + 3,


2*sister = 20


sister = 20%2F2 = 10.


Answer.  sister is 10 years old.