SOLUTION: The difference in Alex and Toni’s ages is 5. The product of their ages is 104. If Alex is older, how old is Toni?

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Question 1185649: The difference in Alex and Toni’s ages is 5. The product of their ages is 104.
If Alex is older, how old is Toni?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The difference in Alex and Toni’s ages is 5. The product of their ages is 104.
If Alex is older, how old is Toni?
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They're 8 & 13
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You can do it the long way:
x = Toni's age
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x*(x+5) = 104

At this point, you factor 104 and get x = 8. More steps to do the same.

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