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Jason has a cousin and she is 3 years more than 2 times his age. The sum of their ages is 78. How old is jason and his cousin?

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Answer:

Jason=25 years

Cousin= 53 years

Explanation:

Jason's age= x

Jason's cousin= 3+2x

Sum of their ages= 78

--> 3+2x+x=78

--> 3+3x=78

--> 3x=78-3

--> 3x=75

--> x=75/3

--> x=25

Jason's age= x= 25

Jason's cousin= 3+2x=53

Sum of ages= 53+25= 78

Hence, Verified.

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