SOLUTION: max is four years younger than his sister Brenda. the total of their ages is 16. Write and solve an equation to find their ages.

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Question 1124446: max is four years younger than his sister Brenda. the total of their ages is 16. Write and solve an equation to find their ages.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m, max
b, brenda
system%28-m%2Bb=4%2Cm%2Bb=16%29
Easily use Elimination Method to solve.

system%28b=10%2Cm=6%29