SOLUTION: Sam is 12 years older than Tom. The sum of their ages is 27. How old is each person?

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Question 938715: Sam is 12 years older than Tom. The sum of their ages is 27. How old is each person?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Tom's age. Sam x%2B12
(x+12) + x = 27
2x = 15 Check Your numbers submitted on Post