Solve using the guess-and-test strategy.

Michael and Susan have a combined age of 17 years. Michael is 5 years older than Susan.

How old is Michael?

A. 5

B. 6

C. 11

D. 22

My math is easy XD

Question

Solve using the guess-and-test strategy. 
 
Michael and Susan have a combined age of 17 years. Michael is 5 years older than Susan. 
 
How old is Michael?
 
 A. 5
 
 B. 6
 
 C. 11
 
 D. 22

My math is easy XD

evoker · Answer

For guess and check, you would take each answer and subtract 5 to get susan's age and then add the two ages together and see which gives a result of 17

spider_mastermind_4 · Answer

helpful links : http://openstudy.com/updates/5217adafe4b00ebc7dc1120c http://openstudy.com/updates/5420ac13e4b065f6b9a45c52 (these should have the answers)

spider_mastermind_4 · Answer

If it helps please medal.

kingkool567 · Answer

Thank you @Spider_Mastermind_4 
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