SOLUTION: Bruce is two years older than Cindy. Three times Bruce's age plus Cindy's age is 46. Find their ages.

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Question 1132339: Bruce is two years older than Cindy. Three times Bruce's age plus Cindy's age is 46. Find their ages.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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b and b-2
Bruce and Cindy

3b%2Bb-2=46
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4b-2=46
4b=48
highlight%28b=12%29