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Cody is twice as old as Evan. Three years ago the sum of their ages was 27. Find the age of Evan three years ago.

Solution

C o d y i s tw i ce a s o l d a s E v an . T h ree ye a rs a g o t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es w a s 27. F in d t h e a g e o f E v an t h ree ye a rs a g o .

Solution

Eva n^{'} s age 3 years ago : 8

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

2 x - 3 + x - 3 = 27

Solve for

x, 2 x - 3 + x - 3 = 27 : x = 11

Find Evan's age 3 years ago:

8

Eva n^{'} s age 3 years ago : 8

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