SOLUTION: John is 5 years older than Mary. Mary is half as old as Peter. John is 8 years old. What is Peter's age?

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Question 479061: John is 5 years older than Mary. Mary is half as old as Peter. John is 8 years old. What is Peter's age?
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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J=M+5
M=P/2
J=8
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So,
J=M+5
J=8
M+5=8
M=3
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M=P/2
2M=P
2(3)=P
P=6
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Peter is 6.
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Done