Question

George is six inches taller that his son, Reese. Their combined height is 134 inches.
George is _____ " inches tall
Reeses is _____" inches tall
Please help and explain :) Medals given!

Answer 1

U should set up two equations.
Let G=George and R=Reese

Answer 2

So how would u write George is 6 inches taller than Reese as an equation?

Answer 3

George is 70 inches and Reese is 67 inches. Amen may lord help us all. #Mindblown #Swag #TheAnswer #SoManyhashtags #Thisain'ttwitter

Answer 4

134 = G + R
G = R+ 6 plug this in for G above
134 = (R+6) + R
134 = 2R + 6
134-6 = 2R
R = (134-6)/2=64 Now solve for G
G = 64 + 6 = 70 Now check
134 = 70 + 64

Answer 5

WAit actually rees is 64 mb.

Answer 6

inches*

Answer 7

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

Answer 8

np here is a medal.

Answer 9

Do you understand or did you just want the answer?

Answer 10

No, George is 64

Answer 11

I understood it..

Answer 12

Okay good!

Answer 13

so reese is 70?

Answer 14

wait.. I confused

Answer 15

noooo lets, say Reese is x
x + (x + 6) = 134
2x + 6 = 134
2x = 128
x = 64 inches (height of Reese)
64 + 6 = 70 inches (height of George)

Answer 16

@nikato right?

Answer 17

Nvm, George is 70

Answer 18

My G looked like a 6

Answer 19

Yea I said 70.