SOLUTION: Amil is 15 yrs. older brother than Ivan. However y years ago Amil was twice asold as Ivan. If Ivan is now x years old and x is greater than y. What is the value of x-y?
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Question 619329: Amil is 15 yrs. older brother than Ivan. However y years ago Amil was twice asold as Ivan. If Ivan is now x years old and x is greater than y. What is the value of x-y? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Amil is 15 yrs. older brother than Ivan. However y years ago Amil was twice asold as Ivan. If Ivan is now x years old and x is greater than y. What is the value of x-y?
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Equations:
x = y + 15
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(x-y) = 2(y-y)
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The 1st equation says x-y = 15
The 2nd equation says x-y = 0
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Contradiction:::::
Please check the statement of your problem.
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Stan H.
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