SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Steve, John, and Emily is 42. Steve and John are twins and are 3 years older than Emily. How old are the twins?
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Question 1172060
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The sum of the ages of Steve, John, and Emily is 42. Steve and John are twins and are 3 years older than Emily. How old are the twins?
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x + x + (x-3) = 42. You do the rest.