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PLS HELP A LITTLE LOST Sally is 3 years younger than Sue. The sum of their ages is 27. How old is Sally?
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PLS HELP A LITTLE LOST Sally is 3 years younger than Sue. The sum of their ages is 27. How old is Sally?

PLS HELP A LITTLE LOST Sally is 3 years younger than Sue. The sum of their ages is-example-1
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Sally is 12 years old.

Explanation:


2x+3=27\\2x+3-3=27-3\\2x=24\\(2x)/(2)=(24)/(2)\\x=12

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