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11 November, 18:24

Harriett's age is 3 more than 2 times Angela's age. If the sum of their ages is 51, how old is each girl?

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  1. 11 November, 18:39
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    Angela's age = 16 years

    Harriett's age = 35 years

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let Angela's age be x

    Harriett's age = 2x + 3

    x + 2x + 3 = 51

    3x = 51 - 3

    3x = 48

    x = 48/3

    x = 16

    Angela's age = 16 years

    Harriett's age = 35 years
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