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Jacob is twice as old as sue. the sum if their ages is 69 years. how old is jacob

User Martin Nuc
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Jacob is 46 years old
User Mostlyharmless
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Jacob is 46 years old.

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Sue = x
Jacob = 2x

x + 2x = 69
3x = 69
/3 /3
x = 23

2x = 2(23) = 46
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