Problema Solution
Silly Sally is 5 years older than twice Jumping Jimmy’s age. Silly Sally is now 15. How old is Sally? How old is Jimmy?
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The age of Sally is given, it is 15 years.
Let 'x' represent the age of Jimmy.
5 + 2x = 15
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x = 5 years
Jimmy is 5 years old.