SOLUTION: Frank is 4 years younger than Pam. The sum of their age is 80, write two linear equations to solve
How old are frank and Pam?
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Question 1110977: Frank is 4 years younger than Pam. The sum of their age is 80, write two linear equations to solve
How old are frank and Pam?
Answer by math_helper(2461) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let P = Pam's age
P-4 = Frank's age
P+(P-4) = 80 —> P=42 —> F=38
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Answer: Pam is 42, Frank is 38
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Check: 42+38 = 80 (ok)
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