Question 985553: Thabo is twice as old as john and the sum of their age is 96.epress the information in an equation and calculate thabo's age Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Thabo is twice as old as john and the sum of their age is 96.
express the information in an equation and calculate thabo's age
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Equations:
t = 2j
t + j = 96
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substitute for "t" and solve for "j"::
2j+j = 96
3j = 96
j = 32
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Now, solve for "t"::
t = 2j
t = 2*32
t = 64 years (Thabo's age)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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