SOLUTION: Billy is three years older than his sister Anne. Together, the sum of their ages is 25. How old are Billy and Anne?

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Question 1152961: Billy is three years older than his sister Anne. Together, the sum of their ages is 25. How old are Billy and Anne?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, Ann's age
x+3, Billy

x%2B%28x%2B3%29=25

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system%28x=11%2Cand%2Cx%2B3=14%29
Ann is 11
Billy is 14