SOLUTION: Deanna is five more than six times older than Ted. The sum of their ages is 47. How old is Ted?

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Question 429942: Deanna is five more than six times older than Ted. The sum of their ages is 47. How old is Ted?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, Sphinx pinastri:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

sum of their ages is 47.

Let x and (47-x) represent Ted and Deanna's ages

Question states***

   (47-x) = 6x + 5

     42 = 7x

       x = 6, Ted's age



CHECKING our Answer*** (Deanna is 41)

 41 = 6*6 + 5 = 36+5 = 41

Answer by Sphinx pinastri(17) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let's formulate our information.
d=6t%2B5
d%2Bt=47
Let's substitute d.
6t%2B5=47-t
Solving equation.
6t%2Bt=47-5
t=6
Ted is 6 years old.