SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of Sally and her brother is 40. Sally is 8 years older than her brother. Find the age of Sally and her brother.

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Question 1053300: The sum of the ages of Sally and her brother is 40. Sally is 8 years older than her brother. Find the age of Sally and her brother.
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Answer. 24 and 16.

Solution 

S + B = 40,
S - B =  8.

Add the two equations.