SOLUTION: Justin is 10 years less than half megans age. If justin is 12 years old, how old is megan?
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Question 1030151: Justin is 10 years less than half megans age. If justin is 12 years old, how old is megan?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Justin's age
Let = Megan's age
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(1)
(2)
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(2)
(2)
Multiply both sides by
(2)
Megan is 44
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check:
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
OK
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