ali6036 ali6036
  • 19-05-2019
  • Mathematics
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Erin is 5 less than 3 times Paula’s age. The sum is 39 years old. How old is Erin and Paula?

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soccer4ever soccer4ever
  • 19-05-2019

Answer:

Paula is 11, Erin is 28

Step-by-step explanation:

Paula: x

Erin: 3x-5

3x-5+x=39

4x=44

x=11

Paula: 11

Erin: 3(11)-5

         33-5

           28

CHECK

28+11=39

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danieutege7507 danieutege7507
  • 19-05-2019

Answer:

Erin=15

Paula=24

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