SOLUTION: An older person is 5 years older than eight times the age of the younger person. The sum of their ages is 23. Find their ages. 8(x)+5=23 ?

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Question 1097992: An older person is 5 years older than eight times the age of the younger person. The sum of their ages is 23. Find their ages.
8(x)+5=23 ?

Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Your equation is INCORRECT.


The correct equation is THIS:

x + (8x+5) = 23.