SOLUTION: Raul is 5 years older than twice Carlos' age. the sum of their ages is 101 how old is Carlos ?

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Question 278434: Raul is 5 years older than twice Carlos' age. the sum of their ages is 101 how old is Carlos ?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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r=5+2c
r+c=101
r=101-c
5+2c=101-c
3c=96
carlos =32
64+5=r
r=69
check
r+c=32+69=101
ok