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3 sisters are each 2 years apart in age. The youngest sister is Emily, the middle sister is Samantha and the oldest sister is Lauren. Together their combined ages are 42. How old is each sister?

a. Define the variable(s).
b. Write an equation for this situation using one variable.
c. Solve the equation for the ages of the 3 sisters.

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The oldest is 18 the youngest is 14
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User Thangnv
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Well the younger sister is 14 the middle is 16 and the oldest is 18
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User Alderath
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