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Jane is 3 years older than mary, and mary is twice as old as kay. if kay is x years old, how old is jane?

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  1. Today, 08:47
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    The answer is y = 2x + 3.

    x - Kay's age

    y - Jane's age

    m - Mary's age

    Jane is 3 years older than Mary: y = m + 3

    Mary is twice as old as Kay: m = 2x

    y = m + 3

    m = 2x

    Substitute m in the first equation:

    y = 2x + 3
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