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If 8 years are subtracted from the present age of Jessica and 3 is added to the remaining number, then Olivia’s age can be found. If Olivia is two years older than Daniel who is 7 years old, then what is Jessica’s present age?

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Answer:

Jessica is 14 years old.

Explanation:

Let
o equal Olivia's age, let
j equal Jessica's age, and let
d equal Daniel's age. With this lets write out what we know:


d = 7


o = d + 2 = 7 + 2 = 9


o = j - 8 + 3 = j - 5


9 = j - 5


j = 9 + 5 = 14

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