SOLUTION: The sum of Sara and Jills age is 107. Sara is 4 less than 2 times Jill's age. What are their ages?

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Question 947022: The sum of Sara and Jills age is 107. Sara is 4 less than 2 times Jill's age. What are their ages?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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S%2BJ=107
S=2J-4
Substituting,
2J-4%2BJ=107
3J=111
J=37
Then,
S%2B37=107
S=70