SOLUTION: 2 boys xombined age 66 one is 6 years older, how old are they

Question 566811: 2 boys xombined age 66 one is 6 years older, how old are they
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+y = 66
y = x+6

x+y = 66

x+x+6 = 66

2x+6 = 66

2x = 66-6

2x = 60

x = 60/2

x = 30

y = x+6

y = 30+6

y = 36

So the two ages are 30 and 36

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