Question 1152615
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Let x = age of his cousin.


Then Jordan's age is (2x-3).


The equation for the sum of their ages is


    x + (2x-3) = 48


Simplify and find x


    3x = 48 + 3

    3x = 51

    x = 51/3 = 17.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  Jordan is  2*17-3 = 31 years old.
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