SOLUTION: Sally has two older siblings. Her brother is 2 years older than she is. Her sister is one less than twice Sally’s age. The sum of their ages is 33. Find all of their ages.

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Question 1146214: Sally has two older siblings. Her brother is 2 years older than she is. Her sister is one less than twice Sally’s age. The sum of their ages is 33. Find all of their ages.
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Sally           x             8
Brother         x+2          10
Sister          2x-1         15
SUM             33