Sammie W. answered • 08/23/22
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Mariela R.
asked • 08/23/22Math question about age
Steve is older than Ruth. The sum of their ages is 53. The difference between their ages is 9. How old is Steve?
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Raymond B. answered • 08/23/22
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S+R=53
S-R= 9
add the equations to get
2S =62
S =31 years old for Steve
R = 31-9= 22 years old for Ruth
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