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Question 1143093: Benji is five times older than Jepaul. together their ages add up to 26. determaine how old both benji and jepaul are
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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j, Jepaul
5j+j, Benji

j%2B6j=26
Recheck your problem description.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Benji is five times older than Jepaul. together their ages add up to 26. determaine how old both benji and jepaul are
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5 times older? or 5 times as old?
Either way, no integer solution.
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together their ages add up to 26. ------> Their ages add up to 26.
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