Problema Solution
Marias age is 15 years less than orlandos age. The sum of their ages is 29. FInd their ages
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let
m = Maria's age, m>0
o = Orlando'sage, o>0
Marias age is 15 years less than Orlandos age:
m = o - 15
The sum of their ages is 29:
o + m = 29
By solving the system of equations:
m = o - 15
o + m = 29
we find:
m = 7 years
o = 22 years
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Maria is 7 years old now.
Orlando is 22 years old now.