My sister is 15 years older than i am. the sum of our ages is 41. find our ages

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Litzy Harper

2 January, 00:53

My sister is 15 years older than i am. the sum of our ages is 41. find our ages

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Azkaban · Answer 1

X = you, and y = ur sis

x + y = 41

y = x + 15

x + (x + 15) = 41

2x + 15 = 41

2x = 41 - 15

2x = 26

x = 26/2

x = 13 < = = u r 13

y = x + 15

y = 13 + 15

y = 28 < = = ur sis