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Ben is x years old. His brother Dan is 5 years younger. In 3 years time the sum of their ages will be 15.
A) write a equation in terms of x using the sum of their ages in 3 years time
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Nice, you should move up to Foundation Level Punctuation!
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Can any1 do this ????????????
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3x2+(x+5)=15

I suppose that's right.
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Ts-PhaaZe wrote Can any1 do this ????????????


wait you mean you cant actually do it? :facepalm:
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I Never Knew This Site Was A Math Class...
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Snafers wrote I Never Knew This Site Was A Math Class...
I never knew this site was for kids who think they're trolls and use unnecessary capitals in every word...
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Ben = x years old
Dan = x-5

(3 Years Time)

Ben = x+3
Dan = x-2

(x+3) + (x-2) = 15

I'm guessing this is the answer you need.
X+3 + X-2 = 15

2x+1 = 15
2x = 14
x = 7

Dunno what other information you would need.
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.... i think the answer is 3 :L cba to do the working out
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