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Calib’s age is three less than twice Jacob’s age. If the sum of their ages 2 years from now is 40, how old is Calib 2 years from now?

Solution

C a l ib ’ s a g e i s t h ree l ess t han tw i ce J a co b ’ s a g e . I f t h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es 2 ye a rs f ro m n o w i s 40, h o w o l d i s C a l ib 2 ye a rs f ro m n o w ?

Solution

Cali b^{'} s age in 2 years : 25

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

2 x - 3 + 2 + x + 2 = 40

Solve for

x, 2 x - 3 + 2 + x + 2 = 40 : x = 13

Find Calib's age in 2 years:

25

Cali b^{'} s age in 2 years : 25

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