SOLUTION: the combined ages of two people is 34.if one person is 6 years younger than the other,then find their ages

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Question 1084286: the combined ages of two people is 34.if one person is 6 years younger than the other,then find their ages
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Their ages, y and y-6;

y%2B%28y-6%29=34

system%28y=20%2Cy-6=14%29