document.write( "Question 982212: Theresa is 4 years older than Teresita. In 5 years the sum of their ages will be 48.Find their ages now. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #603084 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Hi there, \n" ); document.write( "Theresa is 4 years older than Teresita \n" ); document.write( "Th = 4 + Te \n" ); document.write( "In 5 years the sum of their ages will = 48 \n" ); document.write( "(Th + 5) + (Te + 5) = 48 \n" ); document.write( "Replace Th with 4 + Te from top equation \n" ); document.write( "4 + Te + 5 + Te + 5 = 48 \n" ); document.write( "Collect like terms \n" ); document.write( "14 + 2Te = 48 \n" ); document.write( "2Te = 48 - 14 \n" ); document.write( "2Te = 34 \n" ); document.write( "Te = 17 \n" ); document.write( "Current ages: \n" ); document.write( "Theresa = 21 yrs old \n" ); document.write( "Teresita = 17 years old \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps:-) \n" ); document.write( " |