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Kevin’s age is 3 years more than twice Jane’s age. The sum of their ages is 39. How old is Kevin and Jane?

Solution

Ke v in ’ s a g e i s 3 ye a rs m ore t han tw i ce J an e ’ s a g e . T h e s u m o f t h e i r a g es i s 39. Ho w o l d i s Ke v in an d J an e ?

Solution

Jane^{'} s age is : 12

Kevin^{'} s age is : 27

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

3 + 2 x + x = 39

Solve for

x, 3 + 2 x + x = 39 : x = 12

Find age

Jane^{'} s age is : 12

Kevin^{'} s age is : 27

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