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  • 19-08-2022
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The sum of the ages of two siblings is 23. The brother 2x+ 3 years old and the sister is x + 2 years old. Find the age of each?

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  • 19-08-2022

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

2x+3+x+2=23

3x+5=23

3x=23-5

3x=18

x=18/3

x=6

age of brother =2x+3

                        =2*6+3

                        =15

age of sister = x+2

                     =6+2

                     =8

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