SOLUTION: Mario is five years older than Luigi. The sum of their ages is 47. Write an equation that can be used to find their ages in years

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Question 940185: Mario is five years older than Luigi. The sum of their ages is 47. Write an equation that can be used to find their ages in years
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x Luigi's age, Mario x%2B5
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Mario + Luigi = 47
(x+5) + x = 47
2x = 42
x = 21, Luigi's age. Mario 26 21%2B5