Homework Help: math

Posted by jimmy on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 5:50pm.

Susan is 5 years older than her sister jennifer the sum of their ages is 51 write and equation and find the ages of both sisters

math - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 6:08pm
Let x = Jennifer's age.

x + x + 5 = 51

2x = 46

x = 23

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