Problema Solution
Joan and Amber have a combined age of 34. If Amber is 2 years less than twice Joan's age. How old is each person?
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Let
x = Joan's age
y = Amber's age
x + y = 34
y = 2x - 2
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x = 12 years
y = 22 years
Joan is 12 years old.
Amber is 22 years old.