Question 1011845: toms's age is six years more than twice the age of his brother, Eddie. the sum of their ages is 30. find their ages Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, stanbon:Answer by ikleyn(52800) (Show Source):
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Toms's age is six years more than twice the age of his brother, Eddie.
The sum of their ages is 30. find their ages
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Let x = Eddie's age.
Then Tom's age is 2x + 6, according to the condition.
You have an equation
x + (2x + 6) = 30.
Solve it:
3x = 30 - 6 = 24
x = = 8.
Answer. Eddie's age is 8 years. Tom's age is 2x + 6 = 2*8 + 6 = 22 years.
You can put this solution on YOUR website! toms's age is six years more than twice the age of his brother, Eddie. the sum of their ages is 30. find their ages
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t = 2e + 6
t + e = 30
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Substitute for "t" and solve for "e"::
2e+6 + e = 30
3e = 24
Eddie = 8 yrs old
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Solve for "t"::
t = 2*8 + 6
Tom = 22 yrs old
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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