Question 214754
frances is 10 years older than john, and the sum of their ages is 54. How old is frances?
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Equations:
f + j = 54
f - j = 10
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Add to get:
2f = 64
f = 32 yrs old (Frances's age)
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Since f is 10 more that j, j = 22 yrs old (john's age)
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Cheers,
Stan H.