SOLUTION: Ben is three more than two times ad old as Denise. In 17 years the sum of their ages will be 121. How old is Denise now?

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Question 918468: Ben is three more than two times ad old as Denise. In 17 years the sum of their ages will be 121. How old is Denise now?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

x Denise's age. Ben 2x%2B3

In 17 years...

Ben + Denise

[(2x+3 + 17] + [x+17] = 121

3x + 37 = 121

3x = 84

x = 28, Denise's age

And...checking...Ben now 59 2%2A28%2B3

17 years from Now

76 + 45 = 121