SOLUTION: Karens age is 13 years older than 4 times joes age. When added , their total is 73 . What are their ages ?
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Question 945673: Karens age is 13 years older than 4 times joes age. When added , their total is 73 . What are their ages ?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Karen's age
Let = Joe's age
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(1)
(2)
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Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(2)
(2)
(2)
Karen is 61
Joe is 12
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check:
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
OK
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