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Richard and Teo have a combined age of 29. Richard is 5 years older than twice​ Teo's age. How old are Richard and​ Teo?

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ANSWER:

Let R be the age of Richard and T be the age of teo:

Set up the equations :

The combined age of Richard and Teo is 29.

R +T=29.

Richard is 4 YEARS OLDER than twice Teo's age

R=2T+ 5

Solve the equations :

Substitute (2) to (1) and solve for T:

(2T + 4) +T = 29



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