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3 November, 14:48

Mary's age is twice the sum of John's age and 3. The sum of both ages is 21 years. Find the age of each one.

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  1. 3 November, 18:37
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    m = 2 (j + 3)

    m + j = 21

    m = 21 - j

    equating first and third equations:-

    2 (j + 3) = 21 - j

    2j + j = 21 - 6

    3j = 15

    j = 5

    so m = 21 - 5 = 16

    So Johns age is 5 and Mary's age is 16 answer
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