SOLUTION: If Tony is the same age as his grandfather in months and their ages add up to 78 how old is Tony?

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Question 966089: If Tony is the same age as his grandfather in months and their ages add up to 78 how old is Tony?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = Tony's age in years
+12x+ = Tony's grandfather's age
+x+%2B+12x+=+78+
+13x+=+78+
+x+=+6+
+12x+=+72+
Tony is 6