SOLUTION: Edgar worked for 5 hours less than Morgan. The sum of their hours was 29. For how many hours did each person work?

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Question 1169886: Edgar worked for 5 hours less than Morgan. The sum of their hours was 29. For how many hours did each person work?

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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E+M=29
M+E+5
E+E+5=29
2E=24
E=12 hours
M=17 hours