SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Stephanie and Heather is 46. Heather is two years younger than Stephanie. Write a system of equations to determine the ages of Stephanie and Heather. My a

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Question 1155064: The sum of the ages of Stephanie and Heather is 46. Heather is two years younger than Stephanie. Write a system of equations to determine the ages of Stephanie and Heather.
My answer is:
S + H = 46
H = S + 2
Please check me. Thank you

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+S+%2B+H+=+46+ is correct
The 2nd equation should be:
+H+=+S+-+2+
This says -If you take Steph's age and subtract 2,
then you get Heather's age.