SOLUTION: Bob is six years older than his sister, and the sum of their ages is 32. How old is Bob?

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Question 206656: Bob is six years older than his sister, and the sum of their ages is 32. How old is Bob?
Answer by Marth(57) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x = Bob's age.
x-6 = Bob's sister's age.

"The sum of their ages is 32."
x%2Bx-6=32
2x=38
x=19
So Bob is 19 years old.