SOLUTION: The average age of Alice and tom is 14 years 3 months. Alice is 2 years 8 months younger than tom. How old is Alice ?

Question 985149: The average age of Alice and tom is 14 years 3 months. Alice is 2 years 8 months younger than tom. How old is Alice ?
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Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The average age of Alice and tom is 14 years 3 months. Alice is 2 years 8 months younger than
let x=tom's age
2yrs 8 mo=48+8=56
Alice'sage x-56
14 years 3 months=171
x+(x-56)/2=171
x=2*171+56/2=199
Alice'sage x-56=199-56=143
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The average age of Alice and tom is 14 years 3 months. Alice is 2 years 8 months younger than tom. How old is Alice ?

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