Question 856708
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Hi,
Let x represent John's age   &#8658;  {{{ highlight_green(48-x)}}} is Sue's age
Question States*** Sue is 9 years older than twice John's age.
(48-x) = 2x + 9
   39 = 3x
        x = 13, John's age.  Sue is 35   {{{48 -13}}}
CHECKING our answer*** Sue is 9 years older than twice John's age
  35= 2•13 + 9 = 26 + 9 = 35
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