SOLUTION: Ann’s brother, Ted, is four years younger than twice her age. The sum of their ages is 20.
A) Write an equation to determine the age of Ann. Always identify your unknown. B
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A) Write an equation to determine the age of Ann. Always identify your unknown. B
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Question 1057232: Ann’s brother, Ted, is four years younger than twice her age. The sum of their ages is 20.
A) Write an equation to determine the age of Ann. Always identify your unknown. B) Solve the equation. What is Ann’s age? How old is Ted?
I know that earthier Ann or Ted is X but I'm not sure who I also know that the equation will equal 20
Help is awesome! Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Hi there,
Make Ann's age = x
Ted's age is 2x - 4
x + (2x - 4) = 20
x + 2x - 4 = 20
Collect like terms
x + 2x = 20 + 4
3x = 24
x = 8
Ann is 8 years old
Ted is 12 years old
Hope this helps :-)
