SOLUTION: two sets of twins were born two years apart.the sum of thier ages in 16 years. let x be age of the young ones.write equation and solve for x

SOLUTION: two sets of twins were born two years apart.the sum of thier ages in 16 years. let x be age of the young ones.write equation and solve for x

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Question 879784: two sets of twins were born two years apart.the sum of thier ages in 16 years. let x be age of the young ones.write equation and solve for x
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + x + (x+2)+(x+2) = 16
4x = 12
x = 3, the age of the young ones
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