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Andrew is two years older than Beatrice, and Chris is three years younger than Beatrice.The sum of Andrew's age and Chris' age is 67. Let b represent Beatrice's age.Write an equation that would help determine Beatrice's age. |
Answer» ☆ SolutionsLet BEA = x Therefore Andrew = x + 2 Chris = x - 3 Andrew Chris = 66 (x + 2)(x-3) = 66 Remove the brackets. x^2 + 2x -3x - 6 = 66 x^2 - x - 6 = 66 SUBTRACT 66 from both sides. x^2 - x - 72 = 0 Find the possible values of Bea's age X-9=0 x = 9 That value works. She can be plus 9 years old. x + 8 = 0 x = - 8. There's no way she can be - 8 years old So Bea is 9. 》Answer - 9 |
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