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Maggie’s brother is 3 years younger than twice her age. The sum of their ages is 18. How old is Maggie?

Maggie’s brother is 3 years younger than twice her age. The sum of their ages is 18. How old is Maggie?
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Maggie’s brother is 3 years younger than twice her age. The sum of their ages is 18. How old is Maggie?

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Answer: Maggie is 7 years old.

7 . 2 = 14

14-3=11

11+7=18

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