document.write( "Question 750847: Ross is five years older than twice his sister Holly's age. The difference in their ages is 14 years. How old is Holly?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #456827 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Ross is five years older than twice his sister Holly's age. \n" ); document.write( "r = 2h + 5 \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( " The difference in their ages is 14 years. \n" ); document.write( "r - h = 14 \n" ); document.write( "r = (h+14); you can use this form for substitution\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " How old is Holly? \n" ); document.write( " |