Question 1037452: Q1) Write an algebraic expression. Then write an equation for the variable indicated for the last sentence.
Let b be Bonnie's age now.
a) What was her age 6 years ago?
b) If Clyde is 1 year younger than Bonnie, represent his age now.
c) What was Clyde's age 6 years ago?
d) If 6 years ago the sum of their ages was 35, write an equation to represent
this.
Answer by ikleyn(52777)   (Show Source):
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Q1) Write an algebraic expression. Then write an equation for the variable indicated for the last sentence.
Let b be Bonnie's age now. // and c be the Clyde's age now.
a) What was her age 6 years ago? b-6.
b) If Clyde is 1 year younger than Bonnie, represent his age now. c = b-1.
c) What was Clyde's age 6 years ago? c-6
d) If 6 years ago the sum of their ages was 35, write an equation
to represent this. (b-6) + (c-6) = 35, or, substituting c = b-1 from above,
(b-6) + (b-7) = 35, which is 2b-13 = 35.
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