SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of two sisters is 32. The difference of their ages is 4. Find the age of each.
thanks so much for the help!
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Question 5488: The sum of the ages of two sisters is 32. The difference of their ages is 4. Find the age of each.
thanks so much for the help!
Answer by CharStar(110) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = 1st age
x-4 = 2nd age
x+x-4 = 32
Add 4 to both sides add the x
2x=36
x=18
Check you answer
x=18
x-4 = 14
18+14 = 32
Hope that helps you
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