document.write( "Question 1091552: Shelias age is 2 years more than twice Nicole's age. The sum of their ages is the same as steves age. If steves age is ten years less than 5 times Nicole's age, find the age of each. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #705966 by addingup(3677)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Sheila = 2N+2 \n" ); document.write( "Steve = 5N-10 \n" ); document.write( "N+2N+2 = 5N-10 \n" ); document.write( "3N = 5N-12 \n" ); document.write( "-2N = -12 Divide both sides by -2 and remember that -/- = + \n" ); document.write( "N = 6 \n" ); document.write( "------------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "Check: \n" ); document.write( "6+2(6)+2 = 5(6)-10 \n" ); document.write( "6+12+2 = 30-10 Correct \n" ); document.write( " |