SOLUTION: Three less than 5 times Wanda's age is the same as 3 times her age increased by 37. How old is she?

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Question 485195: Three less than 5 times Wanda's age is the same as 3 times her age increased by 37. How old is she?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Three less than 5 times Wanda's age is the same as 3 times her age increased by 37. How old is she?
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5w-3 = 3w+37
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2w = 40
Wanda = 20 yrs of age
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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