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Jenny is eight years older than twice her cousin SueÍs age. The sum of their ages is less than 32. What is the greatest age that Sue could be? A: 7 B: 8 C: 9 D: 10

Jenny is eight years older than twice her cousin SueÍs age. The sum of their ages is less than 32. What is the greatest age that Sue could be? A: 7 B: 8 C: 9 D: 10
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Jenny is eight years older than twice her cousin SueÍs age. The sum of their ages is less than 32. What is the greatest age that Sue could be?

A: 7
B: 8
C: 9
D: 10

User Jomartigcal
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10 years old because then you would 28 which is smaller than 32
User Gezdy
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J = 8 + 2S
J + S < 32

8 + 2S + S < 32
3S < 24
S < 8
S = 7

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