Question 395511
If sam is twice as old as harry and the sum of their age is the same as 5 x Harrys age decreased by 28 . How old is each ?
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Equations:
s = 2h
s+h = 5h-28
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Substitute for "s" and solve for "h":
2h + h = 5h-28
3h = 5h-28
2h = 28
h = 14 (Harry's age now)
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Solve for "s":
s = 2h
s = 28 (Sam's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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