The sum of Pete's and Sam's ages is 30. Five years ago, Pete was 3 times as old as Sam. How old is Sam?

Let P = Pete's age, S = Sam's age, and P + S = 30. Which of the following equations would complete the system?

P - 5 = 3S
P - 5 = 3S - 5
P - 5 = 3S - 15

got B

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The sum of Pete's and Sam's ages is 30. Five years ago, Pete was 3 times as old as Sam. How old is Sam?

Let P = Pete's age, S = Sam's age, and P + S = 30. Which of the following equations would complete the system?


P - 5 = 3S
P - 5 = 3S - 5
P - 5 = 3S - 15

got B

anonymous · Answer

That looks good to me

ranga · Answer

Dan in the other question you completed only the first part.  There is more.

anonymous · Answer

huh...you said it was correct tho

ranga · Answer

Correct answer for the first question.  But they have more than one question.

anonymous · Answer

im goin to bed tho