SOLUTION: Stuck again, please help.
Sean is 3 years older than Wayne. The sum of their ages is 15. How old is Sean?
The answer is S=9 W=6
Thanks so much in advance. :)
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Question 753260: Stuck again, please help.
Sean is 3 years older than Wayne. The sum of their ages is 15. How old is Sean?
The answer is S=9 W=6
Thanks so much in advance. :)
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, lenny460:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
S and W for Saun and Wayne ages.
S=W+3 and S+W=15
How or where were you stuck?
Answer by lenny460(1073) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Stuck again, please help.
Sean is 3 years older than Wayne. The sum of their ages is 15. How old is Sean?
The answer is S=9 W=6
Let the age of Wayne be x years.
Let the age of Sean be x + 3 years.
Therefore:
x + x + 3 = 15
2x + 3 = 15
2x + 3 - 3 = 15 - 3
2x = 12
x = 6
x + 3 = 6 + 3 = 9
Therefore:
Wayne is 6 years old and
Sean is 9 years old.
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