Presidents George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson lived a total of 240 years. Adams lived, 23 years longer than Washington. Jefferson lived 16 years longer than Washington. How old was each president when he died.

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Levy

9 April, 12:11

Presidents George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson lived a total of 240 years. Adams lived, 23 years longer than Washington. Jefferson lived 16 years longer than Washington. How old was each president when he died.

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Luna · Answer 1

Washington was 67, Jefferson was 83, and Adams was 90.

x + (x+23) + (x+16) = 240

solve for x, and that is Washington's age. add 23 for Adam's and 16 for Jefferson's.