SOLUTION: The ages of Pete and Tim combined are 66 years. Pete is 6 years younger than Tim. How old are they both?

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Question 852938:
The ages of Pete and Tim combined are 66 years. Pete is 6 years younger than Tim. How old are they both?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, checkley79:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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P + T = 66
P - T = -6

Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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P+T=66
P=T-6
(T-6)+T=66
2T=66+6
2T=72
T=72/2
T=36 YEARS OLD IS TIM.
P=36-6=30 YEARS OLD FOR PETE.
PROOF:
30+36=66
66=66