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1.Tony and Belinda have a combined age of 56. Belinda is 8 more than twice Tony’s age. How old is each?

Answer 1

Wasnt this already answered?

Answer 2

I would subtract 8, then divide by 2.

Answer 3

System of equations would help

T- tony
B- belinda

Tony and Belinda have a combined age of 56
This means that they both add up to be 56
t + b = 56

Belinda is 8 more than twice Tony’s age
Tip: when you see 'is' it usually means =
b = 8+ 2t
b= 8+2t

Now there is a system of equations:
b=2t
t+b=56

Solve for both by using either elimination or substitution

Answer 4

no they showed me how to do it but i really need someone to show me the work and answer which i know isnt right but i need help with this cause i have a meeting with a teacher in 5 min and i could go over it before they call

Answer 5

Ok do you know how to solve b = 2t and t + b = 56?

Answer 6

no

Answer 7

* sorry, 8 +2t= b

Substitute 8 + 2t for the second equation, where b is supposed to be.

t + 8 + 2t = 56
Solve for t