SOLUTION: Kyle�s is nine years older than Paul. If the sum of their ages is 39, how old is each person?

SOLUTION: Kyle�s is nine years older than Paul. If the sum of their ages is 39, how old is each person?

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Question 797074: Kyle�s is nine years older than Paul. If the sum of their ages is 39, how old is each person?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
K=P+9
K+P=39
(P+9)+P=39
2P=30
P=15
K=15+9=24
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