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Solve the equation. How old is Sam?

Sam's age doubled plus 5 is the same as Sam's age tripled minus 1.

Question 5 options:

Sam is 6yrs old.



Sam is 4 yrs old.


Sam is 12 yrs old.


Sam is 5 yrs old.
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User Magras
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A•2+5-3 is what I would say
User Silkia
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6 years old. 6x2=12+5=17
6x3=18-1=17
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