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The sum of Pete's and Sam's ages is 30. Five years ago, Pete was 3 times as old as Sam. How old is Sam? Let P = Pete's age, S = Sam's age, and P + S = 30. Which of the following equations would complete
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The sum of Pete's and Sam's ages is 30. Five years ago, Pete was 3 times as old as Sam. How old is Sam?

Let P = Pete's age, S = Sam's age, and P + S = 30. Which of the following equations would complete the system?

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Answer: the correct answer is

P - 5 = 3S - 15

Explanation:

User Binjie Liang
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Hey there!

The equation would be P-5 = 3S-15
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