Age problem: Grace is three years younger than Tanya....

[Guest]

Grace is 3 years younger than Tanya. Two years ago, the sum of their age was 41.

How old is each of them?

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Please help! Thank you!

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[tkhunny]

Re: AGE problem

Grace is 3 years younger then tanya. two years ago the sum of their age was 41

How old is each of them?

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pls healp!!!!

Write down clear definitions. Then you can get started.

G = Graces Age
T = Tanya's Age

Now translate the problem statement in terms of these definitions.

 

[Guest]

what equation do i use for this problem?

 

[skeeter]

these two ...

Grace is 3 years younger then tanya

G = T - 3

two years ago the sum of their age was 41

(G-2) + (T-2) = 41

 

[tkhunny]

what equation do i use for this problem?

You CREATE them yourself. Didn't anyone tell you that? Some teacher or textbook needs a little nudge in the right direction.