Question

Ken has only two girl cousins, Michelle and Laura, and the rest are boys. The sum of Michelle and Laura's ages is 22. Laura is 2 years older than Michelle. How old is Michelle?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

M + l = 22
L = m + 2

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Substitute m + 2 for l in the first equation and solve for m

Answer 5

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Answer 6

So m + (m + 2) = 22

Answer 7

x+(X+2)=22
2x+2=22
2x=20
x=10

one cousin is 10, other x+2=12 yrs. old