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Marty is 3 years younger than 6 times his friend Warren's age. The sum of their ages is greater than 11.

What is the youngest age Warren can be?

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m - Marty's age

w - Warren's age

Marty is 3 years younger than 6 times his friend Warren's age.

6 times his friend Warren's age ----- 6w

Marty is 3 years younger than 6 times his friend Warren's age.

(1) m = 6w - 3

(2) m + w > 11

Substitute (1) into (2).

6w - 3 + w > 11

7w > 14

w > 2

Warren can be as young as 3 years old.


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