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Sarah's mother is 5 years older than twice Sarah's age. Her father is 8 years younger than 3 times Sarah's age. The sum of all of their ages is 99. Find everyones age.

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Sarah's mother is 5 years older than twice Sarah's age. Her father is 8 years younger than 3 times Sarah's age. The sum of all of their ages is 99. Find everyones age.

 M=5+2S.

F=3S-8.

F+S+M=99.

3S-8+2S+5+S=99.

6S=99+8-5.

6S=102.

S+102/6.

=17.

F=3*17-8=43.

M=5+2*17=39.