Answer:
x = 
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
+
= 1
Multiply through by ab to clear the fractions
bx + ax = ab ← factor out x from each term on the left side
x(b + a) = ab ← divide both sides by (b + a)
x = 
Answer:
14, 16, 18
Step-by-step explanation:
x + (x+2) + (x+4)= 48
3x + 6 = 48
3x = 42
x = 14
x+2 = 16
x+4 = 18
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Answer:
Maria is 10, Floyd is 8, and Karen is 5.
Step-by-step explanation:
Having said that Maria's age was the smallest two-digit number, that's ten. (10). If Floyd is 2 years younger then 10-2=8. Karen is 3 years younger, so she would be 8-3=5.