SOLUTION: Matt is five years older than twice his cousin Andy�s age. The sum of their ages is less than 35. Let x represent Andy's age. Which inequality represents Andy�s possible age?

SOLUTION: Matt is five years older than twice his cousin Andy�s age. The sum of their ages is less than 35. Let x represent Andy's age. Which inequality represents Andy�s possible age?

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Question 1099948: Matt is five years older than twice his cousin Andy�s age. The sum of their ages is less than 35.
Let x represent Andy's age.
Which inequality represents Andy�s possible age?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Matt is five years older than twice his cousin Andy�s age. The sum of their ages is less than 35.
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a = Andy's age
m = 2a + 5
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a + m < 35
a + 2a+5 < 35
3a < 30
a < 10

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