SOLUTION: Mathew is Y years old, his wife is 2 years older, the total age of both Mathew and his wife is 72 years. Write an equation and solve it to find the value of Mathews age.
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Question 1114846: Mathew is Y years old, his wife is 2 years older, the total age of both Mathew and his wife is 72 years. Write an equation and solve it to find the value of Mathews age.
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! Mathew is Y years old, his wife is 2 years older, the total age of both Mathew and his wife is 72 years. Write an equation and solve it to find the value of Mathews age.
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Mathew:: Y
Wife:: Y+2
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Equation:
Y + Y+2 = 72
2Y= 70
Y = 35 yrs (Mathew's age)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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