SOLUTION: The sum of the ages of two boys is 18. If 4 times the younger boy’s age is subtracted from 3 times the older boy’s age, the difference is what?
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Question 475957: The sum of the ages of two boys is 18. If 4 times the younger boy’s age is subtracted from 3 times the older boy’s age, the difference is what? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of the ages of two boys is 18. If 4 times the younger boy’s age is subtracted from 3 times the older boy’s age, the difference is what?
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Equations:
x + y = 18
3x -4y = ?
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Stan H.
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