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Richard and Teo have a combined age of 31. Richard is 13 years older than twice​ Teo's age. How old are Richard and​ Teo?

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Answer:Teo is 6 and Richard is 25

Step-by-step explanation:  Let R and T stand for Richard and Teo's ages.  We are told:

R+T=31

R=2T+13

Substitute:  

R+T=31

2T+13+T=31

3T+13=31

3T=18

T=6  

Since R+T=31, R+6=31, and R = 25