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the sum of lisas age and johns age is 49. Lisa is one more than twice as old as john. what are their ages
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the sum of lisas age and johns age is 49. Lisa is one more than twice as old as john. what are their ages

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lisa is 25 years old


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You have to basically divide 49 into thirds.

16 + 16 + 16 = 48.

John has to be 16 1/2 so that Lisa's age when doubled and added to John's age is 49.
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