SOLUTION: the age of a 72 years old man is equal to the sum of his wife's age and his son's age.His son is 25 years. how old is his wife?

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Question 1099135: the age of a 72 years old man is equal to the sum of his wife's age and his son's age.His son is 25 years. how old is his wife?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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W%2BS=72
S=25
Substituting,
W%2B25=72
W=72-25
Solve for W.