Problema Solution
jake is 8yrs older than mike together their 172 how old are they?
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let
j = the age of Jake
m = the age of Mike
jake is 8yrs older than mike
j = m + 8
together their 172
j + m = 172
by solving the system of equations
j = m + 8
j + m = 172
we find
j = 90 years
m = 82 years
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