SOLUTION: reed is two years younger than his brother. Eight years ago, the sum of their ages was 14. Find their present age.

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Question 821915: reed is two years younger than his brother. Eight years ago, the sum of their ages was 14. Find their present age.




Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = y - 2
(x - 8) + (y - 8) = 14
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x - y = -2
x + y = 30
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answer:
x= reed = 14
y= brother = 16
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