SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of two boys is 18. If 4 times the younger boy�s age is subtracted from 3 times the older boy�s age, the difference is what?

Question 475957: The sum of the ages of two boys is 18. If 4 times the younger boy�s age is subtracted from 3 times the older boy�s age, the difference is what?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of the ages of two boys is 18. If 4 times the younger boy�s age is subtracted from 3 times the older boy�s age, the difference is what?
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Equations:
x + y = 18
3x -4y = ?
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