SOLUTION: steven is 13 years older than his sister sarah. Together they are 28 years old. How old is Steven and how old is Sarah?

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Question 624524: steven is 13 years older than his sister sarah. Together they are 28 years old. How old is Steven and how old is Sarah?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,re TY, at 28, the age wll be fractional...unusual for age problems..but interesting
steven is 13 years older than his sister sarah age
Together they are 25 years old.
How old is Steven and how old is Sarah?
Question states*** believe You meant 25
Sarah Steven
x + (x +13) = 25
2x = 12
x = 6, sarah's age and Steven is 19
Sarah Steven
x + (x +13) = 28
2x = 15
x = 15/2, Sarah 7 1/2 yrs old and Steven 20 1/2 years old

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