SOLUTION: system of equations: Alysha is two years younger than Bryce. The sum of their ages is 28. How old is Alysha?

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Question 1127206: system of equations:
Alysha is two years younger than Bryce. The sum of their ages is 28. How old is Alysha?

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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system%28x=y-2%2Cx%2By=28%29

system%28x-y=-2%2Cx%2By=28%29
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
B - A = 2
B + A = 28
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