Ron is five years older than twice his cousins Pat's age. The sum of their ages is less than 35. What is the minimum age Pat can be?

A.) 7

B.) 8

C.) 9

D.) 10

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Lil Mama

Mathematics

15 October, 23:02

Ron is five years older than twice his cousins Pat's age. The sum of their ages is less than 35. What is the minimum age Pat can be?

A.) 7

B.) 8

C.) 9

D.) 10

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Kaylyn Zamora · Answer 1

R = 2p + 5

r + p < 35

2p + 5 + p < 35

3p + 5 < 35

3p < 35 - 5

3p < 30

p < 30/3

p < 10 ... Pat has to be less then 10

minimum age : 7

maximum age : 9

Ron is five years older than twice his cousins Pat's age. The sum of their ages is less than 35. What is the minimum age Pat can be?A.) 7B.) 8C.) 9D.) 10

Ron is five years older than twice his cousins Pat's age. The sum of their ages is less than 35. What is the minimum age Pat can be?

A.) 7

B.) 8

C.) 9

D.) 10