Problema Solution
Karen is x years old. Ms. Tran is 10 years older than Karen. Roy is twice Ms. Tran age. Together all three ages total 87 years. Solve problem.
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x = Karen's age
x + 10 = Ms.Tran's age
2(x + 10) = Roy's age
x + x + 10 + 2(x + 10) = 87
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x = 14.25 years
x + 10 = 14.25 + 10 = 24.25 years
2*(x + 10) = 2*24.25 = 48.50 years
Karen is 14.25 years old.
Ms.Tran is 24.25 years old.
Roy is 45.50 years old.