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Jake is y years old. His grandma is 6 times his age. His cousin is 5 years older than
him.
a. Write an expression for each of their ages.
Grandma:
Cousin:
Jake:
b. What is the sum of all their ages? Write your expression in the simplest form.

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Answer: 8y + 5

Explanation:

Jake: y

Grandma: y * 6

Cousin: y + 5

Sum: 8y + 5

User Bojan
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Answer:

Jake:y

grandma:6y

cousin:y+5

the sum of all their ages:8y+5

Explanation:

given Jake:y

His grandma is 6 times his age

so

grandma:6y

His cousin is 5 years older than

him.

so

cousin:y+5

the sum of all their ages is

y+6y+y+5

8y+5

User Aamarks
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