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John is 3 less than twice the age of Janet. If Janet is 16 years old, how old is John?

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Johnis3lessthantwicetheageofJanet.IfJanetis16yearsold,howoldisJohn?

Solution

John′sageis:29
Solution steps
John:2⋅16−3
Janet:16
2⋅16−3=29
John′sageis:29

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