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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?

User MHX
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Answer:

Maggie is seven years old

Explanation:

Maggie's Brothers Age = B

Maggie's Age = M

2M - 4 = B

B + M = 17

Plug in 2M - 4 for B

( 2M - 4 ) + M = 17

Combine Like Terms

3M - 4 = 17

Add 4 to either side

3M = 21

Divide either side by 3

M = 7

Check your answer

2M - 4 = B -> 2 x 7 - 4 = B -> 14 -4 = B -> B = 10

B + M = 17 => 7 + 10 = 17 => 17 = 17

User Raul Ferreira
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Answer:

Maggie is 7 years old

Explanation:

m+2m-4=17

3m-4=17

3m=21

m=7

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