Question 893475: Karen is 6 years older than her sister Michelle, and Michelle is 2 years younger than their brother David. If the sum of their ages is 62 , how old is Michelle?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Karen is 6 years older than her sister Michelle,
k = m + 6
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and Michelle is 2 years younger than their brother David.
m = d - 2
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d = m + 2
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If the sum of their ages is 62 , how old is Michelle?
k + m + d = 62
replace k and d
(m+6) + m + (m+2) = 62
3m + 8 = 62
3m = 62 - 8
3m = 54
m = 54/3
m = 18 yrs is M's age
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You can confirm this yourself, find the ages of k and d, check the total
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