SOLUTION: The sum of Pete's and Sam's ages is 30. Five years ago, Pete was 3 times as old as Sam. How old is Sam? Let P = Pete's age, S = Sam's age, and P + S = 30. Which of the following

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Question 1124163: The sum of Pete's and Sam's ages is 30. Five years ago, Pete was 3 times as old as Sam. How old is Sam?
Let P = Pete's age, S = Sam's age, and P + S = 30. Which of the following equations would complete the system?

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Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The sum of Pete's and Sam's ages is 30. Five years ago, Pete was 3 times as old as Sam. How old is Sam?
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Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The sum of Pete's and Sam's ages is 30. Five years ago, Pete was 3 times as old as Sam. How old is Sam?
Let P = Pete's age, S = Sam's age, and P + S = 30. Which of the following equations would complete the system?
ALL of them, and I have some more too! 

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