Question 1011845
 toms's age is six years more than twice the age of his brother, Eddie. the sum of their ages is 30. find their ages 
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t = 2e + 6
t + e = 30
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Substitute for "t" and solve for "e"::
2e+6 + e = 30
3e = 24
Eddie = 8 yrs old
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Solve for "t"::
t = 2*8 + 6
Tom = 22 yrs old
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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