SOLUTION: alex and bob have a combined height of 126 inches. the difference in height is 6 inches. alex is taller than bob. what is each of their heights?
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Question 1158918: alex and bob have a combined height of 126 inches. the difference in height is 6 inches. alex is taller than bob. what is each of their heights?
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Bob is x
Alex is x+6
their heights add to 126 inches=2x+6
2x=120
x=60 inches
Bob is 60 inches
Alex is 66 inches
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