SOLUTION: max is four years younger than his sister Brenda. the total of their ages is 16. Write and solve an equation to find their ages.
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Question 1124446: max is four years younger than his sister Brenda. the total of their ages is 16. Write and solve an equation to find their ages.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m, max
b, brenda
Easily use Elimination Method to solve.
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