Twice Bruce's age plus three times Pennys age is equal to 20. The difference in their ages is 5. How old is Penny?

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anonymous · Answer

6

anonymous · Answer

x = Bruce's age
y = Penny's age
2x + 3y=20 && y - x = 5 
by solving the  upward equations you find out that :y = 6 and x = 1

anonymous · Answer

Did you get dear?

anonymous · Answer

yes thank for making it clear for me:)

anonymous · Answer

Don't mention it=))

anonymous · Answer

i have a question that was not answered properly, can you go to it and pls answer it if possible. One person answered it but i still dont get it.

Melody spent 20% of her pocket money on junk food and 40% of the remainder on the make up. she deposited the remaining $24 in her bank account. How much did she spend on make up?

radar · Answer

Pocket Money was $50.00
$16 spent on make up
$10 spent on junk food
$24 left for bank account.