SOLUTION: Carole’s age is five times Joe’s age. The sum of their ages is 18. How old are Carole and Joe

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Question 1160629: Carole’s age is five times Joe’s age. The sum of their ages is 18. How old are Carole and Joe
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
j, Joe



Joe is 3 and Carole is 15.
Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x + 5x = 18


6x     = 18


x      = 18/6 = 3.


ANSWER.  3 and 15 years old.

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