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.