SOLUTION: the sum of ages a man and his wife is 15 years. the man is 15 years older than his wife. find the product of their ages.

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Question 1146430: the sum of ages a man and his wife is 15 years. the man is 15 years older than his wife. find the product of their ages.
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, Alan3354:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sorry that means that both husband and wife are under 15 yet the man is 15 years older than the wife.
Not possible.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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He's 15, she's zero.
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A lovely couple.