SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Maria and Peter is 59. Peter is 11 years younger than Maria. Write down a pair of simultaneous equation

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Question 1130485: The sum of the ages of Maria and Peter is 59. Peter is 11 years younger than Maria. Write down a pair of simultaneous equation
Answer by ikleyn(52942)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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M + P = 59,
M - P = 11.


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