You can put this solution on YOUR website! let L =Luis' age
let b = Bill's age
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Write an equation for each statement
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Luis is 6 years older than Bill.
L = b + 6
In 12 years, the sum of their ages is 60.
(L+12) + (b+12) = 60
L + b + 24 = 60
L + b = 60 - 24
L + b = 36
from the first equation, replace with (b+6)
(b+6) + b = 36
2b = 36 - 6
2b = 30
b = 15 yrs is Bills age
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I'll let you find Luis' age
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