<PRE><B>Question 1152053</B>
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Using two variables to set up the problem makes for a lot of extra work....&lt;br&gt;
The difference in their ages is 48 years; and Sally is older.  So&lt;br&gt;
x = Sue&#39;s age
x+48 = Sally&#39;s age&lt;br&gt;
Then write and solve the equation that says Sally&#39;s age is 6 more than twice Sue&#39;s age:&lt;br&gt;
{{{x+48 = 2x+6}}}
{{{42 = x}}}&lt;br&gt;
ANSWER: Sue is 42; Sally is 42+48 = 90.&lt;br&gt;
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