denise1721 denise1721
  • 12-07-2022
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Two sublings are 55 years combined and one sibling is 9 years younger how od is the younger sibing

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mathstudent55 mathstudent55
  • 12-07-2022

Answer:

23 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = age of younger sibling.

Then, the age of the older sibling is x + 9.

x + x + 9 = 55

2x = 46

x = 23

Answer: 23 years old

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ichimereuche ichimereuche
  • 12-07-2022
X + X + 9 =55
2x = 55 - 9
X = 46/2
X = 23
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