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Kayla has a older sister and a younger sister. her older sister is one year more than twice Kayla's age. Kayla's younger sister is three years younger than she is. the sum of their ages is 26. find Kayla's age

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Kayla would be 7 years old
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Answer:

x= kaylas age

older sister: 2x+1

younger sister: x-3

x+2x+1+x-3=26

4x-2=26

4x=28

x=7 years old

Explanation:

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