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Maggie's brother is 4 years younger than twice her age. The sum of their ages is 17. How old is Maggie? Maggie is years old.

Maggie's brother is 4 years younger than twice her age. The sum of their ages is 17. How old is Maggie? Maggie is years old.
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Maggie's brother is 4 years younger than twice her age. The sum of their ages is 17.

How old is Maggie?

Maggie is
years old.

User Ashaki
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Maggie is 7 years old

Explanation:

m+2m-4=17
3m-4=17
3m=21
m=7
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