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Molly's dad is five times as old as Molly is. Her dad is also as old as the sum of the ages of Molly and her older twin brothers, Dwight and Jim. The twins are both 12 years old. How old is Molly's dad?
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Molly's dad is five times as old as Molly is. Her dad is also as old as the sum of the ages of Molly and her older twin brothers, Dwight and Jim. The twins are both 12 years old.

How old is Molly's dad?

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Answer:

30 years old

Explanation:

5x = x + 2(12)

5x = x + 24

4x = 24

x = 6

5(x)

5(6) = 30

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