Question 347796
abe and his younger sister are 3 years apart in age. if the sum of their ages will be 35 next year, what are their ages now?
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Equations:
a-s = 3
a+s = 35
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Add and solve for "a":
2a = 38
a = 19 (abe's age)
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Since a+s = 35, s = 35-19 = 16 (his sister's age)
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Cheers,
Stan H.