SOLUTION: the ages of two sisters can be represented as consecutive odd integer. twelve years ago, the sum of their ages was 8. how old is each now?

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Question 301026: the ages of two sisters can be represented as consecutive odd integer. twelve years ago, the sum of their ages was 8. how old is each now?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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x and x+2
%28x-12%29%2B%28x%2B2-12%29=8
%28x-12%29%2B%28x-10%29=8
2x-22=8
2x=30
x=15
15%2B2=17
15 and 17 are the ages of the 2 sisters
12 years ago they were 3 and 5, 3+5=8 checked.