Tim is 5 years older than Melissa. The sum of their ages is 21. This system is represented by the equations: t = 5 + m t + m = 2
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Divide the coefficient of x by 2 then square the quotient.
Add the result to both sides of the equation.
Factor the left-hand side.
Square both sides.
Subtract both sides by 4.
Simplify.
So, x can either equal -4 + 7 or -4 - 7
So, the answer is {-11, 3}
NOTE: You're probably seeing a strange A in the equations. I tried to fix it, but I couldn't. Sorry about that.
Add the result to both sides of the equation.
Factor the left-hand side.
Square both sides.
Subtract both sides by 4.
Simplify.
So, x can either equal -4 + 7 or -4 - 7
So, the answer is {-11, 3}
NOTE: You're probably seeing a strange A in the equations. I tried to fix it, but I couldn't. Sorry about that.