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i know im asking alot of questions im sorry Colton is 20, which is 2 years older than twice his sister Sammi’s age. How old is Sammi? Enter your answer in the box.

User Grasaved
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Answer:

Explanation:

2x+2=20

x=9

User Nicos Karalis
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Answer: 9 years old

Explanation:

Step 1: Take Colton's age (20) and set it equal to Sammi's age (in this case,
2x+2)


20=2x+2\\

Step 2: Subtract 2 from both sides


18=2x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 2


9=x

Colton: 20 years old

Sammi: 9 years old

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