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Mike is 5 more than twice Carl's age. Mike's age plus Carl's age is 41. How old is Mike?

Mike is 5 more than twice Carl's age. Mike's age plus Carl's age is 41. How old is Mike?
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Mike is 5 more than twice Carl's age. Mike's age plus Carl's age is 41. How old is
Mike?

User RohitWagh
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Mike is 29.

5+2x+x=41
5+3x=41
3x=36
x=12

5+2x=Mike’s Age
5+2(12)= Mike’s Age
29= Mike’s Age
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