SOLUTION: Luke’s age is two less than twice peters age. The sum of their ages is 37 how old are they
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Question 1151323: Luke’s age is two less than twice peters age. The sum of their ages is 37 how old are they
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Luke's age
Let = Peter's age
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(1)
(2)
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Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(2)
(2)
(2)
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Luke is 24
Peter is 13
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check:
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
OK
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