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To express: the age of Bob , 2 years ago.
Answer to Problem 11OE
The age of Bob is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Formula used:
Age problem.
Step1. The problem asks for the Bob’s age and Claire’s age now.
Step2. Let b = the Bob’s age now.
Let c = the Claire’s age now.
Step3. Use the facts of the problem to write two equations.
Step4. Solve the equations.
Calculation:
Consider ,
Let b = the Bob’s age now.
Let c = the Claire’s age now.
Age | Now | 2 years ago |
Bob | ||
Claire |
Hence, the age of Bob is
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