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Angie has 2 twin brothers, John and James. John says to her, "I am 3 times your age, Angie, plus 1 year.", and James says to her, "I am 4 times your age minus 3 years." Using x to represent her age, how old is Angie? Show your work.

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Answer:

Angie is 4 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

4 times 3 = 12

12 + 1 year = 13

4 times 4 = 16

16 - 3 years = 13

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