SOLUTION: Lee's age is 15 years less than half Bob's age. If the sum of their ages is 9, find both their ages.

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Question 1167724: Lee's age is 15 years less than half Bob's age. If the sum of their ages is 9, find both their ages.

Answer by VFBundy(438) About Me  (Show Source):
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Bob's age = b
Lee's age = 0.5b - 15

b + (0.5b - 15) = 9

b + 0.5b - 15 = 9

1.5b - 15 = 9

1.5b = 24

b = 16

Bob's age = b = 16
Lee's age = 0.5b - 15 = 0.5(16) - 15 = 8 - 15 = -7