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Ann is 3 years older than Helen. If twice the sum of their ages is 50 years, how old is Ann.

Solution

Ann is 3 years older than Helen. If twice the sum of their ages is 50 years, how old is Ann.

Solution

Ann^{'} s age is : 14

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

2 (x + x - 3) = 50

Solve for

x, 2 (x + x - 3) = 50 : x = 14

Ann^{'} s age is : 14

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