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.