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20 September, 22:06

Seymour is twice as old as Cassandra. If 16 is added to Cassandra's age and 16 is subtracted from Seymour's age, their ages become equal. What are their present ages?

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  1. 20 September, 22:11
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    First you use the given information to create an algabraic equation

    2x-16=x+16

    +16 + 16

    2x=x+32

    -x - x

    x=32

    then you add or subtract 16

    Seymour is 48 years old and cassandra is 16 years old
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