Question 1127326
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the sum of the ages of Lois and Leonard is 29years. Lois is 3 years than Leonard.
how old are they?
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"Lois is 3 years . . . <U>W H A T &nbsp;&nbsp;? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;? ?  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;? ? ?</U> . . . than Leonard"



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<U>Comment from student</U>: The sum of the ages of Lois and Leonard is 29 years. Lois is 3 years older than Leonard. 
how old are they please this is the correct question sorry for the mistake
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<U>My response</U> :


x + y = 29     (1)
x - y =  3     (2)

-------------------------  Add the equations


2x = 29 + 3

2x = 32  =============>  x = 32/2 = 16  years is the age of the older person.


Then  y = 29 - 16 = 13 years is the age of the younger person.


Solved.