SOLUTION: Carole’s age is five times Joe’s age. The sum of their ages is 18. How old are Carole and Joe

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Question 1160629: Carole’s age is five times Joe’s age. The sum of their ages is 18. How old are Carole and Joe
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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j, Joe

5j%2Bj=18

Joe is 3 and Carole is 15.

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + 5x = 18


6x     = 18


x      = 18/6 = 3.


ANSWER.  3 and 15 years old.

Solved.