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The sum of Alyssa's age and her sister's age is 48 years. Alyssa's age is 6 years less than twice her sister's age. What is Alyssa's age, and what is her sister's age?

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Answer:

Alyssa's Sister = 18, Alyssa = 30

Step-by-step explanation:

48 = 2x-6 + x

54 = 2x + x

54 = 3x

18 = x

2(18) - 6

36 - 6

30

48 = 2(18) - 6 + 18

48 = 36 - 6 + 18

48 = 30 + 18

48 = 48

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