Question

Caitlin says the difference in their ages is 24 years. In two or more complete sentences, explain whether or not Caitlin is correct. In your explanation, include the equations and calculations necessary to support or contradict Caitlin's answer. plzzzz helllppp me need asssaaapppp

Answer 1

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$\frac{m}{s} =\frac{2}{5}$

Rearrange for s

$s = \frac{5m}{2}$

After 8 years, the new equation would be:

$\frac{m+8}{s+8} =\frac{1}{2}$

Cross multiply

$2m+16 = s+8$

Subtract 8

$2m+8=s$

Substitute old equation

$2m+8 = \frac{5m}{2}$

Solve to get m as 16.

s = 40.

Their current ages are 16 and 40 and the different is 24 years. Therefore, Caitlin is correct.

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