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Two times colleen’s age plus three times Ashley’s age equals 108. Colleen’s age is three times Ashley’s age. How old is Colleen

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Answer: 81 yrs

Step-by-step explanation: a stands for Ashley, c stands for Colleen

2c + 3a = 108

c = 3a

3a + a = 108

4a = 108

a = 27

c = 3a

c = 3 (27)

c = 81

User Blejwi
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Answer: 36

Step-by-step explanation: 2x36=72. 36/3=12. 3x12=36. 36+72=108.

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