Question 1000392: From a pair of simultaneous equations for each situation below, and use them to solve the problem. Let the unknown numbers be x and y.
Q. The combined ages of two people is 34. If one person is 6 years younger than other, find their ages.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Form a pair of simultaneous equations for each situation below, and use them to solve the problem. Let the unknown numbers be x and y.
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Q. The combined ages of two people is 34. If one person is 6 years younger than other, find their ages.
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x + y = 34
x = y-6
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Substitute for "x" and solve for "y":
y-6 + y = 34
2y = 40
y = 20 yrs
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x = y-6 = 14 yrs
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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