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The sum of Andy and Brett's ages is 44. Andy's age is 8 more than twice Bret's age. Find the solution.
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The sum of Andy and Brett's ages is 44. Andy's age is 8 more than twice Bret's age. Find the solution.

User Gidon Wise
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Andy is 32, and Brett is 12. You gotta set up an equation.
a+b=44
a=2b+8
2b+8+b=44
b=12
a=32
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