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  • 20-11-2020
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Jordan is 3 years less than twice the age of his cousin. If their ages total 48, how old is Jordan?

a.
15

b.
12

c.
31

d.
17

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Zenmaster112
Zenmaster112 Zenmaster112
  • 02-01-2022

Answer:

Jordan is 31 and the cousin is 17    C. 31

Step-by-step explanation:

(2x-3)

x+(2x-3)=48

x+2=48+3

3x        =51

x=51/3=17 (cousin)

Jordan 2 times 17-3=34-3=31

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