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Maria is 5 years older than her younger sister. If Maria will be n years after 7 years, find their total age in terms of n.​

User JvO
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Answer/Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Maria is 5 years older than her younger sister.

If Maria will be n years after 7 years,

To Find:

Find their total age in terms of n.​

Solve:

n+(n-5)

n + n = 2n

2n -5

n - years Mary's age

Therefore, n-5 years younger sisters age

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User James Mills
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Answer:

n+(n-5)

=2n-5

n years Mary's age

n-5 years younger sisters age

Thanks!

User Raghvendra Singh
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