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  • 23-04-2019
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In a recent wedding, the groom's age was fifteen years more than half the bride's age. If the sum of their ages was 51 years, how old was the groom?

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  • 23-04-2019

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Groom: 0.5x+15

Bride: x

Add both ages together

0.5x+15+x=51

x=24

Bride: 24 years

Groom: 27 years

Double Check: 24+27=51

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