SOLUTION: I need step by step instructions on how to factor numbers and examples also.

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Question 3027: I need step by step instructions on how to factor numbers and examples also.
Answer by thechamp1011(19) About Me  (Show Source):
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LET WIFE'S AGE = X
THERFORE HUSBAND'S AGE= 2X
THEIR COMBINED AGE =98
EQUATE THEM: X+2X=98
3X=98
X=32.66 ROUND IT TO NEAREST INTEGER: 33
THERFORE, THE HUSBAND IS : 2*33=66