Question 924468
x = steve's age now
y = bob's age now
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x + y = 42
x = 2(y - (x - y))
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x + y = 42
x = 2(y - x + y)
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x + y = 42
x = 2(2y - x)
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x + y = 42
x = 4y - 2x
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x + y = 42
3x - 4y = 0
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solution:
x = steve's age now = 24
y = bob's age now = 18
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