SOLUTION: the sum of the ages of Lois and Leonard is 29years. Lois is 3 years than Leonard. how old are they?

Question 1127326: the sum of the ages of Lois and Leonard is 29years. Lois is 3 years than Leonard.
how old are they?
Answer by ikleyn(52776)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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the sum of the ages of Lois and Leonard is 29years. Lois is 3 years than Leonard.
how old are they?
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"Lois is 3 years . . . W H A T   ?    ? ?     ? ? ? . . . than Leonard"

        - and you failed to provide an exact, correct and precise input.

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Comment from student: The sum of the ages of Lois and Leonard is 29 years. Lois is 3 years older than Leonard.
how old are they please this is the correct question sorry for the mistake
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My response :

x + y = 29 (1)
x - y = 3 (2)
------------------------- Add the equations

2x = 29 + 3
2x = 32 =============> x = 32/2 = 16 years is the age of the older person.

Then y = 29 - 16 = 13 years is the age of the younger person.

Solved.

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