SOLUTION: The age of James is twice as old as his son, Joey. If the sum of their ages is 78, find the age of Joey.

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Question 1174958: The age of James is twice as old as his son, Joey. If the sum of their ages is 78, find the age of Joey.

Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
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                            See how it  SHOULD  BE  worded. 

    +-----------------------------------------------------------+
    |   James is twice as old as his son, Joey.                 |
    |   If the sum of their ages is 78, find the age of Joey.   |
    +-----------------------------------------------------------+


Solution 

    x + 2x = 78.


You do the rest.