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Matthew is 7 years older then twice the age of his sister. If Matthew is 13, how old is his sister? (NOT SUBTRACTION,ITS MUCH MORE)

User Solin
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S = sisters ages

M =2S +7

M=13

13 = 2S+7

subtract 7 from each side

6 = 2S

divide by 2

3=S

sisters age is 3


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