The sum of the ages of Bryce and Sonya is 72 years old. 6 years ago, Bryce’s age was 3 times Sonya’s age. How old is Bryce now?
Answer: 5
Step-by-step explanation:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
12^2 + x^2 = 13^2
144 + x^2 = 169
x^2 = 25
square root both sides
x = 5
to check, do 12^2 + 5^2 =169
sqrt of 169 is 13
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