SOLUTION: The problem is: Xul is 2 yrs older than his sister Maria. The sum of their ages is greater than 32. Describe Marias age. I had gotten this so far: X=2m and 2x+x>=32 I don't kn

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Question 492423: The problem is: Xul is 2 yrs older than his sister Maria. The sum of their ages is greater than 32. Describe Marias age.
I had gotten this so far: X=2m and 2x+x>=32
I don't know what to do after that...Or even if that is correct.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"Xul is 2 yrs older than his sister Maria" ___ X = M + 2

"The sum of their ages is greater than 32" ___ X + M > 32

substituting ___ (M + 2) + M > 32 ___ 2M + 2 > 32 ___ 2M > 30 ___ M > 15