SOLUTION: Kim is 3 years older than Bridget. The sum of their ages is less than 16. What is the oldest Bridget could be?
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Question 97600: Kim is 3 years older than Bridget. The sum of their ages is less than 16. What is the oldest Bridget could be?
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+X+3<16
2X+3<16
2X<16-3
2X<13
X<13/2
X<6.5 BRIDGET CANNOT BE OLDER THAN 6 YEARS OLD.
PROOF
6+(6+3)<16
6+9<16
15<16
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