SOLUTION: The ages of two sisters can be represented as consecutive odd integers. Twelve years ago, the sum of their ages was 8. How old is each now?

Question 936385: The ages of two sisters can be represented as consecutive odd integers. Twelve years ago, the sum of their ages was 8. How old is each now?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = age of younger sister
y = age of older sister
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y = x + 2
x + y - 24 = 8
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - y = -2
x + y = 32
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solution:
x = age of younger sister = 15
y = age of older sister = 17
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