SOLUTION: Write an equation that models how old in years each of you will be, when your ages add up to 150 years old. I chose the ages 34 and 68.

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Question 720735: Write an equation that models how old in years each of you will be, when your ages add up to 150 years old. I chose the ages 34 and 68.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add +x+ to both ages and make the sum = 150
+34+%2B+x+%2B+68+%2B+x+=+150+
+2x+%2B+102+=+150+
+2x+=+48+ answer
+x+=+24+
In 24 years their ages will add up to 150
check:
+34+%2B+24+=+58+
+68+%2B+24+=+92+
+58+%2B+92+=+150+
OK